ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme GT 8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 3,119,308); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme GT 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9494
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $999 | $350 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme GT 8 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT 8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.