Product comparison · 2 phones

ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK

89specifications compared
18differ
71identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display glass type
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:Gorilla Glass
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:Corning Glass
Maximum refresh rate
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:165 Hz
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:185 Hz
Processor model
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:8 Gen 3
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:8 Elite
RAM capacity
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:12 GB
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:24 GB
Internal storage capacity
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:256 GB
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:1 TB
Maximum frame rate
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:60 fps
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:480 fps
4G standard
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
Bluetooth version
- ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK:5.3
- ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK:5.4

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Comparison of AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK, AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK
115 specifications	A ASUS ROG Phone 8 AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK Model AI2401-12G256G-GY-UK View product	B ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK Model AI2501-24G1TP-BK-UK 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 shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Display glass typeDiffers	Gorilla Glass	Corning Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	20:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	165 Hz	185 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) technology	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
DCI-P3 coverage	107.37%	107.37%
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display	Always-on display
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for one	103.16%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Processor1 differ
Processor family	Snapdragon	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	8 Gen 3	8 Elite
Processor cores	8	8
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
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	12 GB	24 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Compatible memory cards	Not supported	Not supported
Camera2 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
Rear camera pixel size	2 µm	2 µm
Third rear camera pixel size	1.4 µm	1.4 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 lengthKnown for one	6.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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@30fps, 1280x720@480fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@120fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@120fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@30fps
Video recording modes	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
Time lapse mode	Yes	Yes
Video stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3x
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)
Network2 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
3G standardsKnown for one	CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardDiffers	TD-LTE & FDD-LTE	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for one	Sub6 SA/NSA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
aptX technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one	Tri-band	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supported	800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz	800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz
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
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
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
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NavICKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design2 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Rebel Grey	Phantom Black
Performance1 differ
Video call	Yes	Yes
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging technologyDiffers	Quick Charge 5	Power Delivery, Quick Charge 5
Graphics cardKnown for one	Adreno 750	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Face recognition	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
SpeakersKnown for one	stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Android 14	Android 15
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	5500 mAh	5800 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	225 g	227 g
WidthDiffers	76.8 mm	77 mm
DepthDiffers	9.1 mm	8.9 mm
Height	163.8 mm	163.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Protective caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pin	Yes	Yes
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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