ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $1099 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,059,715); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $1099
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, 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 59/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $320 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $779. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $779 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (82/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Tecno Camon 50 Pro 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.