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ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 83identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:165 Hz
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:185 Hz
  • Processor model
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:8 Gen 3
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:8 Elite
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:3.3 GHz
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:4.3 GHz
  • 3G standards
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:WCDMA
  • 4G standard
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • 5G standard
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:Sub6 SA/NSA
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
  • Operating system installed
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:Android 14
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:Android 15
  • Battery capacity
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:5500 mAh
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro:5800 mAh

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Comparison of AI2401-16G512G-MC, ROG Phone 9 Pro
134 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal17.2 cm (6.78")17.2 cm (6.78")
Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz185 Hz
Display brightness1600 cd/m²1600 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
DCI-P3 coverage107.37%107.37%
Brand specific technologiesAlways-on displayAlways-on display
NTSC coverage (typical)103.16%103.16%
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Native aspect ratioKnown for one20:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one2500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 38 Elite
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Storageidentical
RAM capacity16 GB16 GB
Internal storage capacity512 GB512 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Camera2 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)32 MP32 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.91.9
Third rear camera aperture number2.42.4
Rear camera pixel size2 µm2 µm
Third rear camera pixel size1.4 µm1.4 µm
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle120°120°
Rear camera focal length2.38 cm2.38 cm
Second rear camera focal length1.27 cm1.27 cm
Rear camera lens elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-element lens
Optical zoom3x3x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)32 MP32 MP
Front camera pixel size1.4 µm1.4 µm
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Video capture resolution (max)7680 x 4320 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rate480 fps480 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fps1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@480fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@120fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@120fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@30fps
Video recording modes720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Time lapse modeYesYes
Video stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Macro photographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion rateDiffers4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 120 / 240 fps; 720p at 120 / 240 / 480 fps3840x2160@120fps, 1920x1080@240fps, 1920x1080@120fps, 1280x720@480fps
Third rear camera focal lengthKnown for one6.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeNanoSIMNanoSIM
3G standardsDiffersCDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMAWCDMA
4G standardDiffersTD-LTE & FDD-LTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 SA/NSASub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
aptX technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3G bands supported800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP, GNSS, HFP, HID, OPP, PANUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for oneTri-bandUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1500,1700,1800,1900,2000,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
E-mailKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
NavICYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Electronic compassYesYes
Designidentical
Form factorBarBar
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour namePhantom BlackPhantom Black
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDust resistant, Water resistant
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Performance1 differ
Video callYesYes
Fast chargingYesYes
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Fast charging technologyDiffersPower Delivery, Power Delivery 3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Quick Charge 5Hypercharge, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 5
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdreno 830
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Face recognitionYesYes
Spatial audioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 14Android 15
App distribution platformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle Play
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5500 mAh5800 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.1 h
Continuous navigationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.4 h
Gaming timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
International Protection (IP) codeIP68IP68
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers225 g227 g
WidthDiffers76.8 mm77 mm
Depth8.9 mm8.9 mm
Height163.8 mm163.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Protective caseYesYes
SIM card ejector pinYesYes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeKnown for oneNo subscriptionUnknown — not stated by the source

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