ASUS 8z vs ASUS ROG Phone 7
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
ASUS ROG Phone 7
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 239g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1828576 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and ASUS ROG Phone 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads ASUS 8z by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (60/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the ASUS 8z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the ASUS ROG Phone 7?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.