PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition vs Pura 80

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Winner

Huawei Pura 80

Lifespan decides this one: the Pura 80 is supported until Jul 2028 at $28.54 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition runs out in Mar 2028 ($57.80/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53 · Pura 80 57 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition $1200
Buy with care$57.80/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Huawei Pura 80 $720
Buy with care$28.54/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 80Pura 80 70

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, fhd+, 165hz, gorilla glass victus 2.

Performance
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 92Pura 80 85

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 79Pura 80 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 90Pura 80 83

5,500mAh vs 5,170mAh — the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 25Pura 80 30

The Pura 80 is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition.

Value
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53Pura 80 57

Overall value goes to the Pura 80 at $28.54 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 8 Pro EditionPura 80
Price (street)$1200$720
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.6-inch OLED, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)Kirin 9020A (7nm)
RAM24GB12GB
Storage1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh5,170 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless100W wired, 80W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main variable aperture, 40MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm160.8 x 75.0 x 7.6 mm
Weight225 g202 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Jul 2028
ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition full verdict →Pura 80 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.