ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Vivo X300s

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $979 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,342,433).

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 54
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 217g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $723 vs $979

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (90/100 vs 54/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2342433 3703823
Geekbench Single 2205 3228
Geekbench Multi 7192 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 217 g
Price $979 $723
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +36.8%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 36.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $256. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $256.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (90/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Vivo X300s?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Vivo X300s?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.