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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
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz185 Hz
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 modelDiffers8 Gen 38 Elite
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Camera2 differ
Rear camera lens elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-element lens
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
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
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
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
3G standardsDiffersCDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMAWCDMA
4G standardDiffersTD-LTE & FDD-LTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 SA/NSASub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
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)
aptX technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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
Designidentical
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDust resistant, Water resistant
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Performance1 differ
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
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
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 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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers225 g227 g
WidthDiffers76.8 mm77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeKnown for oneNo subscriptionUnknown — not stated by the source

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