ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs OnePlus 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,135,878); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
OnePlus 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1099
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the OnePlus 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, OnePlus 9 — 32/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (56/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $729 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads OnePlus 9 by 103.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. OnePlus 9 was $370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.