Asus ROG Phone 8vsAsus ROG Phone 6 Pro

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Asus
Asus ROG Phone 8
ROG Phone 8
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Asus ROG Phone 8's battery life is decent but falls short of true "all-day" performance despite power-saving features.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 boasts a vibrant and colorful AMOLED display with excellent contrast and color accuracy always.
The Asus ROG Phone 8's camera upgrade brings noticeable improvements, but still compromises in low-light conditions exist.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 delivers exceptional performance with its lightning-fast processor and generous RAM for seamless gaming.
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
ROG Phone 6 Pro
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
RAM:18GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro boasts an impressive battery life with a 119 hour endurance rating.
The standout display feature of the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro is its high-resolution AMOLED screen with a 165Hz refresh rate.
The most important takeaway is that the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro's camera delivers solid results, but can improve in low-light performance.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro delivers exceptional performance, making it ideal for demanding games and tasks seamlessly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Asus ROG Phone 8
3.30 GHz
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
3.20 GHz

RAM

Winner
Asus ROG Phone 8
12GB
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
18GB

Storage

Tie
Asus ROG Phone 8
256GB
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
256GB

Weight

Winner
Asus ROG Phone 8
225g
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
239g
Rank
Asus ROG Phone 8
Winner
#25
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#178
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus ROG Phone 8
#42
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#49
Design
Asus ROG Phone 8
#117
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#816
Display
Asus ROG Phone 8
#219
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#223
Performance
Asus ROG Phone 8
#50
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#159
Battery
Asus ROG Phone 8
#164
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#169
Camera
Asus ROG Phone 8
#170
Winner
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
#316

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus Asus ROG Phone 8
Asus Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
CPU
1x3.3GHz Cortex, X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex, A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex, A520
1x3.2 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex, A510
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3.30
3.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 750
Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz
RAM
12
18
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Antutu Score
2020000
1205400
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 97% of devices
Overall performance better than 90% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
Yes
Yes
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus ROG Phone 8

Strengths

The camera has gotten a big upgrade
It's more compact and subdued design-wise
Proper ingress protection
Wireless charging

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro

Strengths

Asus has delivered a top-notch gaming phone which is pretty much unmatched when it comes to the sheer number of features and options available to enhance the gaming experience
You get a standout display excellent audio quality and great battery life with that said
The camera takes decent photos, especially in daylight, with plenty of detail and nice colors
The phone has impressive charging speed, going from 0 to 75 percent in half an hour

Weaknesses

It's not a huge upgrade over last year's model, with only a handful of tweaks
You can't get the full experience without the cooling fan, which now has to be bought separately on top of an already pretty expensive device
The macro cam photos are surprisingly clean and usable, but lack detail compared to the main cam
Some sharpening artifacts appear in photos from the main cam, especially in portraits
Read Full Reviews

Asus ROG Phone 8

The Asus ROG Phone 8 is a significant upgrade to its predecessors, boasting more mainstream appeal in design, proper ingress protection, and wireless charging. However, some compromises have been made, such as a smaller battery, a punch-hole cutout on the display, and downgrades in speakers and air trigger capacitive controls. Despite these trade-offs, the ROG Phone 8 remains a gaming powerhouse with excellent hardware and an industry-leading software package.

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro is a powerhouse gaming smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features and options to enhance the mobile gaming experience. With its standout display, excellent audio quality, and great battery life, this device checks many boxes for gamers on-the-go. However, what truly sets it apart is its sheer number of customization options, including advanced gaming modes, controller support, and a dedicated gaming interface. Is the ROG Phone 6 Pro worth the investment? In this review, we'll dive deeper to find out.

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