Product comparison · 2 phones

ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK vs ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF

99specifications compared
23differ
76identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK has 21 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). The ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK (16 GB vs 12 GB). The ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF has 256 GB more internal storage capacity than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK (512 GB vs 256 GB). Only the ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK has AC adapter included. High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10) on the ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus) on the ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF.

Maximum refresh rate
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:165 Hz
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:144 Hz
Processor model
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:8 Gen 3
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:8 Elite
RAM capacity
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:12 GB
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:16 GB
Internal storage capacity
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:256 GB
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:512 GB
Maximum frame rate
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:60 fps
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:480 fps
Video recording modes
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:1080p, 720p
3G standards
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:WCDMA
4G standard
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
- ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD

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Comparison of AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK, AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF
121 specifications	A ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK Model AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK View product	B ASUS ZenFone AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF Model AI2501-16G512G-GN-ZF View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	17.2 cm (6.78")	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 version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	165 Hz	144 Hz
Display brightness	1600 cd/m²	1600 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	2500 cd/m²	2500 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
DCI-P3 coverage	107.37%	107.37%
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display	Always-on display
NTSC coverage (typical)	103.16%	103.16%
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Rounded display cornersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	20:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor family	Snapdragon	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	8 Gen 3	8 Elite
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AI processor familyKnown for one	Qualcomm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Compatible memory cards	Not supported	Not supported
Camera3 differ
Rear camera type	Triple 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
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	32 MP	32 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.9	1.9
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4
Rear camera pixel size	2 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 length	1.27 cm	1.27 cm
Third rear camera focal length	6.53 cm	6.53 cm
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3x
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	60 fps	480 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers	1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fps	1280x720@120fps, 1280x720@240fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@480fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@120fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@120fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fps
Video recording modesDiffers	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p	1080p, 720p
Time lapse mode	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Portrait modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Slow motion modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Slow motion rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps)
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	1.4 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
3G standardsDiffers	CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA	WCDMA
4G standardDiffers	TD-LTE & FDD-LTE	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standard	Sub6 SA/NSA	Sub6 SA/NSA
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
aptX technology	Yes	Yes
Frequency band	Tri-band	Tri-band
3G bands supportedDiffers	800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz	850,900,1800,1900 MHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
4G bands supportedKnown for one	700,800,850,900,1500,1700,1800,1900,2000,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription type	No subscription	No subscription
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
NavICKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic compass	Yes	Yes
Design2 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Green
Colour nameDiffers	Rebel Grey	Sage green
Performance2 differ
Video call	Yes	Yes
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Fast charging technologyDiffers	Quick Charge 5	Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 2.0, Quick Charge 5
Graphics cardDiffers	Adreno 750	Adreno 830
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Face recognition	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Speakers	stereo	stereo
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Android 14	Android 15
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	5500 mAh
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	225 g	220 g
WidthDiffers	76.8 mm	77 mm
DepthDiffers	9.1 mm	8.9 mm
Height	163.8 mm	163.8 mm
Packaging content2 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	Yes	No
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Protective case	Yes	Yes
SIM card ejector pin	Yes	Yes

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