Apple iPhone Air vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 2,464,181); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone Air
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 7200
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 2464181 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1199 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone Air was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (66/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (96/100 vs 34/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.