ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,290,813); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1376
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $777. Realme GT 8 Pro was $777 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.