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Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro X Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) 11Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X
6.78"
AMOLED

1080x2448

64
MP

24mp

18GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) vs ROG Phone 5s Pro} 25 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+202 grams (7.07 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs239 grams (8.37 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+18GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (245GB available)vs+512GB (475GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2448 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.78"23%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches73%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2691 mAhvs+6000 mAh123%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+65W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
 
ModeliPhone 8 Plus (256GB)ROG Phone 5s Pro
Other model namesiPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro ZS676KS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleAsus
Release date9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/20178/24/2021, Announced: 8/16/2021
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)77 x 173 millimeters (3.03 x 6.81 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2448 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
System versioniOS 11Android 11
Firmware updateiOS 16Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredROG UI

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Chipset64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (3-Core)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 742981 (v8), 843996 (v9)
Geekbench: 14278 (v4.4), 3672 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X18GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
512GB (475GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1863 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1905 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@480fps
Sony IMX686 sensor

📸 Front camera

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length32mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dirac HD
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2691 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
65W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 5
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Colors: Phantom Black
• AirTrigger 5: physical gaming triggers
• Aero case
• AeroActive Cooler 5
• LED display on the back with notifications and animations

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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