ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,313,311); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (60/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (60/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.