ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1410. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Huawei P50 Pocket
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1410
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 27/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100; 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 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1410 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $411. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $411 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (60/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.