ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Huawei Mate 80
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Huawei Mate 80
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Mate 80 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 6 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?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Huawei Mate 80?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.