ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Realme GT 8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 63/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,208,784); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Realme GT 8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 209g vs 238g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 17 points higher (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Realme GT 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Realme GT 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.