ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (50/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Huawei Mate 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.