ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 2,084,779); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 2084779
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6200
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2084779 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.