Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Why is Google Pixel 8 better than Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?
Higher pixel density: 428 ppi vs 388 ppi
Lighter: 187 g vs 225 g
Narrower: 70.8 mm vs 76.8 mm
Shorter: 150.5 mm vs 163.8 mm
More CPU threads: 9 threads vs 8 threads
Why is Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro better than Google Pixel 8?
Bigger battery capacity: 5500 mAh vs 4575 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 24GB vs 8GB
Faster CPU speed: 3 x 3.15 GHz & 2 x 2.96 GHz & 2 x 2.26 GHz & 1 x 3.3 GHz vs 1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
Higher charging speed: 65W vs 24W
Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.78" vs 6.2"
Higher wireless charging speed: 65W vs 24W
Score 4.0
Google Pixel 8
Score 4.0
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Score 4.0
Score 4.0
CNet
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
PhoneArena
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 8
1001080
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
2186467
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Google Pixel 8
3851
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
7325
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Google Pixel 8
1554
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
2213
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Sep 2023
21
0
Oct 2023
72
0
Nov 2023
50
0
Dec 2023
44
1
Jan 2024
36
3
Feb 2024
34
2
Mar 2024
34
2
Apr 2024
31
2
May 2024
41
2
Jun 2024
37
2
Jul 2024
37
2
Aug 2024
38
2
Sep 2024
31
2
Data source: Google Trends
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 is a high-end smartphone with a 6.2-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is based on Google's Tensor G3 processor, optimized for artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks.
The main camera includes a 50 MP sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle module, complemented by advanced computational photography algorithms. The Pixel 8 is powered by Android 14 with proprietary features like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur.
The 4,575 mAh battery supports fast and wireless charging. The device is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. The Pixel 8 features advanced AI capabilities, regular security updates, and deep integration with Google services.
Pixel 8 is a great choice for those who love the latest technology, want to take cool photos, and prefer a simple and straightforward Android experience.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a high-performance gaming smartphone featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It's powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, optimized for intensive gaming sessions.
The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP telephoto camera, delivering high-quality photography. The ROG Phone 8 Pro runs on Android 14 with the custom ROG UI overlay, offering enhanced gaming features.
Its, 5500mAh battery supports 65W fast charging. The device boasts an advanced cooling system for stable performance during extended gaming sessions. The ROG Phone 8 Pro stands out with its gaming accessories, tactile triggers, and programmable RGB lighting.
ROG Phone 8 Pro is a powerhouse for gamers, offering top-tier performance, advanced gaming features, and a high-quality display in a sleek body with an aggressive design. It caters to players looking for a device that can handle the most demanding games while offering a suite of gaming-specific enhancements.
Specs
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Design
Weight
187 g
225 g
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Width
70.8 mm
76.8 mm
Height
150.5 mm
163.8 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
1.5 m
Volume
94.83 cm³
111.96 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
French Repairability Index
8.2
-
Display
Screen size
6.2"
6.78"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
428 ppi
388 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
165Hz
Brightness (typical)
1400 nits
1600 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
-
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Touch sampling rate
-
720Hz
Performance
Internal storage
256GB
1000GB
RAM
8GB
24GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 14
CPU speed
1 x 3 GHz & 4 x 2.45 GHz & 4 x 2.15 GHz
3 x 3.15 GHz & 2 x 2.96 GHz & 2 x 2.26 GHz & 1 x 3.3 GHz
GPU clock speed
890 MHz
900 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
4200 MHz
4800 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
9 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
8 MB
1 MB
DDR memory version
5
5
Maximum memory amount
12GB
24GB
L3 cache
4 MB
12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
12.5W
Year
2023
2024
Has NX bit
✔
-
OpenGL version
-
3.3
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
76.6 GB/s
OpenVG version
-
1.2
EMMC version
-
5.1
Uses multithreading
-
✔
GPU execution units
-
3
Supported displays
-
1
Cameras
Megapixels (main camera)
50 MP & 12 MP
50 MP & 32 MP & 13 MP
Megapixels (front camera)
10.5MP
32MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
4320 x 24 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.2 & f/1.7
f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.2
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
-
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
-
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
-
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.5
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Supports HDR10 recording
✔
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.2 µm & 1.25 µm
-
Optical zoom
-
3x
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Battery
Battery power
4575 mAh
5500 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
24W
65W
Wireless charging speed
12W
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
-
Has aptX HD
✔
✔
Has aptX
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Has aptX Lossless
-
✔
Has aptX Adaptive
-
✔
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.2
-
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Has crash detection
✔
-
Download speed
-
10000 MBits/s
Upload speed
-
3500 MBits/s
Google Pixel 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro