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ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 69identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:165 Hz
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:185 Hz
  • Processor model
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:8 Gen 3
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:8 Elite
  • RAM capacity
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:16 GB
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:12 GB
  • Third rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:32 MP
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:5 MP
  • 3G standards
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:WCDMA
  • 4G standard
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • 5G standard
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:Sub6 SA/NSA
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
  • Operating system installed
    • ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:Android 14
    • ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK:Android 15

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ROG Phone 9 AI2501-12G512G-BK

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Display2 differ
Native aspect ratioKnown for one20:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz185 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one1600 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one2500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffersHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch response rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 Hz
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 cd/m²
Processor1 differ
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 38 Elite
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 GHz
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityDiffers16 GB12 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs32 MP5 MP
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.4 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera focal lengthKnown for one6.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one480 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesKnown for one720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion rateKnown for one4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 120 / 240 fps; 720p at 120 / 240 / 480 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 µm
Rear camera lens elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-element lens
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Macro photographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AI scene recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network4 differ
3G standardsDiffersCDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMAWCDMA
4G standardDiffersTD-LTE & FDD-LTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 SA/NSASub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
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 supportedKnown for one800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHzUnknown — 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
aptX technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeKnown for oneNo subscriptionUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Colour nameKnown for onePhantom BlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Video callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging technologyDiffersPower Delivery, Power Delivery 3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Quick Charge 5Hypercharge
Wireless charging powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdreno 830
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 14Android 15
User interface (UI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceROG UI
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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Quick start guideKnown 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

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