Product comparison · 2 phones

ASUS ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH

80specifications compared
29differ
51identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:15 cm (5.9")
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:17.2 cm (6.78")
Gorilla Glass version
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:Gorilla Glass Victus
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum refresh rate
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:144 Hz
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:185 Hz
Processor model
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:8 Gen 2
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:8 Elite
Processor boost frequency
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:3.2 GHz
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:4.3 GHz
RAM capacity
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:8 GB
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:12 GB
Internal storage capacity
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:256 GB
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:512 GB
Rear camera type
- ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK:Dual camera
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH:Triple camera

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Comparison of AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK, AI2501-12G512G-WH
130 specifications	A ASUS ZenFone AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK Model AI2302-8G256G-BK-UK View product	B ASUS ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-WH Model AI2501-12G512G-WH View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	15 cm (5.9")	17.2 cm (6.78")
Display resolution	2400 x 1080 pixels	2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Panel type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionDiffers	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	20:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	144 Hz	185 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one	1100 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	HDR 10+	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display	Always-on display
Pixel densityKnown for one	445 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch response rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 Hz
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500 cd/m²
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107.37%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103.16%
Processor2 differ
Processor family	Snapdragon	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	8 Gen 2	8 Elite
Processor cores	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera4 differ
Rear camera typeDiffers	Dual camera	Triple camera
Rear camera sensor size	1/1.56"	1/1.56"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	13 MP	13 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.9	1.9
Rear camera pixel sizeDiffers	1 µm	2 µm
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	120°	120°
Rear camera focal length	2.38 cm	2.38 cm
Second rear camera focal lengthDiffers	1.25 cm	1.27 cm
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)	32 MP	32 MP
Front camera pixel size	1.4 µm	1.4 µm
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Flash typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	60 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesKnown for one	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotating cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Time lapse mode	Yes	Yes
Video stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PanoramaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 µm
Rear camera lens elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6-element lens
Macro photographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Slow motion modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AI scene recognitionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
3G standards	WCDMA	WCDMA
4G standardDiffers	TD-LTE & FDD-LTE	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffers	NR	Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth profilesDiffers	A2DP, AAC, AVRCP, HFP, HID, LDAC, OPP, PAN	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
aptX technology	Yes	Yes
Frequency bandKnown for one	Tri-band	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G data rate (max)Known for one	42 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G data rate (max)Known for one	2000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
5G data rate (max)Known for one	4.92 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeKnown for one	No subscription	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
E-mailKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
NavIC	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic compass	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Colour nameDiffers	Midnight Black	Storm White
Protection featuresKnown for one	Splash proof	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Video callKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Graphics cardDiffers	Adreno 740	Adreno 830
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless charging powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Fast charging technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hypercharge
Face recognitionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dirac HD Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers	stereo	stereo
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Android 13	Android 15
User interface (UI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ROG UI
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4300 mAh	5800 mAh
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs	30 W	65 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enduranceidentical
International Protection (IP) code	IP68	IP68
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Hall sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	172 g	227 g
WidthDiffers	68.1 mm	77 mm
DepthDiffers	9.4 mm	8.9 mm
HeightDiffers	146.5 mm	163.8 mm
Packaging content2 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	Yes	No
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Protective caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pin	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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