Asus ROG Phone 8
#20
vivo X90 Pro+
#39Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone 8
vivo X90 Pro+
Performance
90.188.3
Camera
59.358.8
Display
90.090.0
Battery
85.582.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
79.978.8
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone 8 and vivo X90 Pro+ both feature high-quality builds, with the ROG Phone 8 utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the X90 Pro+ combines glass with an eco-leather back for a distinct feel.
- Both devices sport a 6.78-inch display, but the ROG Phone 8 offers a higher refresh rate of 165Hz compared to the X90 Pro+'s 120Hz, although the latter has a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the X90 Pro+ uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with both providing robust capabilities.
- The camera systems differ, with the ROG Phone 8 featuring a versatile setup including a gimbal-stabilized main sensor, while the X90 Pro+ excels with a more advanced periscope telephoto lens.
- Battery capacity is higher in the ROG Phone 8 at 5500mAh, compared to the X90 Pro+'s 4700mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 80W.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone 8 runs on Android 14, while the X90 Pro+ operates on Android 13, with the former promising two major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8
vivo X90 Pro+
General
Release Date
2024, January 08
2022, November 22
Announced
2024, January 08
2022, November 22
Description
N/A
Also known as vivo X90 Pro Plus
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
LTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 740
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50.3 MP
Main Camera Details
- International model -50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm- SEA/China/India model -50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50.3 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.4", 0.7µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, 14-bit RAW video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
5500 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
80W wired, 100% in 33 min50W wirelessReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Weight
225 g
221 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, eco leather back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Rebel Grey
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 13, Funtouch (Global), OriginOS 3 (China)
OS Version
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 13, Funtouch (Global), OriginOS 3 (China)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No