ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1099 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1099
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1247061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $750 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.