ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $1099 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,700,848); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1700848
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4313
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, 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 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; 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 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $300 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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 Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.