Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 2,342,433); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 7192
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (66/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.