Apple iPhone 17e vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 17e
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 7200
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher value score: 52/100 vs 30/100
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2464181 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 14 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1199 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17e by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Apple iPhone 17e was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (66/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (83/100 vs 34/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.