ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor GT Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,135,878); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor GT Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 212g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $485 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $814. Honor GT Pro was $814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor GT Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor GT Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.