ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Alternatives

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($1199.99 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro for typical buyers.

By The Tech Showdown Editorial TeamUpdated April 27, 2026How we research

#1Cheaper and higher-rated

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1198.68★ 4.9/5

At $1198.68 the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max costs $1.31 less than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro while still scoring 4.9/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max →Read full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review →

#2Cheaper and higher-rated

OnePlus 13

$899.99★ 4.6/5

At $899.99 the OnePlus 13 costs $300.00 less than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs OnePlus 13 →Read full OnePlus 13 review →

#3Cheaper and higher-rated

Apple iPhone 16

$799.00★ 4.6/5

At $799.00 the Apple iPhone 16 costs $400.99 less than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 →Read full Apple iPhone 16 review →

#4Save $200.99

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999.00★ 4.5/5

At $999.00 the Google Pixel 9 Pro costs $200.99 less than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro →Read full Google Pixel 9 Pro review →

#5The budget-conscious pick

Nothing Phone 2a Plus

$399.00★ 4.3/5

At $399.00 the Nothing Phone 2a Plus costs $800.99 less than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro.

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#6A higher-rated step up

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1295.86★ 4.8/5

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $95.87 above the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro at $1295.86 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra →Read full Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review →

#7A premium alternative

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

$1499.00★ 4.5/5

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sits $299.01 above the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro at $1499.00 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.

Compare ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra →Read full Xiaomi 14 Ultra review →

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