ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1376. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,464,181).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1376
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100; 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 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1376 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $177. ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro was $177 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.