ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs ASUS ROG Phone 8
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,828,576); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
ASUS ROG Phone 8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 7 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 2313311 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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 7 and ASUS ROG Phone 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 or the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the ASUS ROG Phone 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.