ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs ASUS ROG Phone 8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,227,639); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS ROG Phone 8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 2313311 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and ASUS ROG Phone 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.