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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
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeDiffersGorilla GlassCorning Glass
Native aspect ratioKnown for one20:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz185 Hz
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 38 Elite
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Camera2 differ
Third rear camera focal lengthKnown for one6.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one3xUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, GNSS, HFP, HID, OPP, PANA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
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
Navigationidentical
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging technologyDiffersPower Delivery, Power Delivery 3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Quick Charge 5Power Delivery, Quick Charge 5
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 14Android 15
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5500 mAh5800 mAh
Poweridentical
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers225 g227 g
WidthDiffers76.8 mm77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Protective caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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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