ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Huawei P50 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,227,639 vs 1,141,829); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Huawei P50 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1227639 vs 1141829
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4360 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 195g vs 238g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Huawei P50 Pro, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100; 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 5 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Huawei P50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 1141829 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2700x1228 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4360 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Huawei P50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads Huawei P50 Pro by 7.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (75/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei P50 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Huawei P50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei P50 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei P50 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Huawei P50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users.