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ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 82identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display glass type
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:Gorilla Glass
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:Corning Glass
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:165 Hz
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:185 Hz
  • Processor model
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:8 Gen 3
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:8 Elite
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:3.3 GHz
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:4.3 GHz
  • 4G standard
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • Operating system installed
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:Android 14
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:Android 15
  • Battery capacity
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:5500 mAh
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:5800 mAh
  • Weight
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512G-MC:225 g
    • ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK:227 g

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Comparison of AI2401-16G512G-MC, ROG Phone 9 Pro AI2501-16G512GP-BK-UK
115 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonal17.2 cm (6.78")17.2 cm (6.78")
Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Display glass typeDiffersGorilla GlassCorning Glass
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Native aspect ratioKnown for one20:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz185 Hz
Display brightness1600 cd/m²1600 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)2500 cd/m²2500 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
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
Third rear camera focal lengthKnown for one6.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)32 MP32 MP
Front camera pixel size1.4 µm1.4 µm
Rear camera flashYesYes
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
Time lapse modeYesYes
Video stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 120 / 240 fps; 720p at 120 / 240 / 480 fps4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps
Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid Image Stabilization (HIS)
Slow motion modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeNanoSIMNanoSIM
3G standardsKnown for oneCDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardDiffersTD-LTE & FDD-LTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneSub6 SA/NSAUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, GNSS, HFP, HID, OPP, PANA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
Frequency bandKnown for oneTri-bandUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supported800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz
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
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeNo subscriptionNo subscription
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
NavICYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorBarBar
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour namePhantom BlackPhantom Black
Performance1 differ
Video callYesYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingYesYes
Fast charging technologyDiffersPower Delivery, Power Delivery 3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Quick Charge 5Power Delivery, Quick Charge 5
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Face recognitionYesYes
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 14Android 15
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5500 mAh5800 mAh
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)65 W65 W
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
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Protective caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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