Asus ROG Phone 8 has better RAM than Poco X8 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 1268 x 2756 than Asus ROG Phone 8 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 32999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 8's 6.78 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Asus's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Asus's phone ~ 88.2%. Asus ROG Phone 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Asus ROG Phone 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Asus ROG Phone 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Poco X8 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 8 | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 08, 2024 | March 17, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 201.47 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 27W |