ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1099 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 82/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Vivo iQOO 15T was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.