ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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 1,208,784); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3996
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). 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 5s Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 2313311 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro
- 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 5s Pro
- 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 5s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).
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 5s Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
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 5s Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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 5s Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro over the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.