PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 8 vs Mate 70 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The ROG Phone 8 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: ROG Phone 8 60 · Mate 70 Pro 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 $850
Buy with care$27.24/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Huawei Mate 70 Pro $920
Buy with care$31.23/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 8 80Mate 70 Pro 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
ROG Phone 8 92Mate 70 Pro 85

The ROG Phone 8's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 8 79Mate 70 Pro 79

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

Battery
ROG Phone 8 90Mate 70 Pro 90

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 8 37Mate 70 Pro 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
ROG Phone 8 60Mate 70 Pro 57

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 8Mate 70 Pro
Price (street)$850$920
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080x2400, 165Hz6.9-inch LTPO OLED, 2832x1316, 120Hz, 2500 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3HiSilicon Kirin 9020
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 32MP telephoto 3x50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm164.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight225 g221 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilJan 2029Nov 2028

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