Product comparison · 2 phones

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone

88specifications compared
20differ
68identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum refresh rate
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:165 Hz
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:185 Hz
Processor model
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:8 Gen 3
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:8 Elite
RAM capacity
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:16 GB
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:12 GB
Internal storage capacity
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:512 GB
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:256 GB
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:32 MP
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:5 MP
Maximum frame rate
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:480 fps
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:120 fps
Video recording modes
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
3G standards
- ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone:CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA
- ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone:WCDMA

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Comparison of AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK, AI2501-1G049WW
125 specifications	A ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK smartphone Model AI2401-16G512GP-BK-UK View product	B ASUS ROG Phone 9 AI2501-1G049WW smartphone Model AI2501-1G049WW View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	17.2 cm (6.78")	17.2 cm (6.78")
Display resolution	2400 x 1080 pixels	2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Panel type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	20:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	165 Hz	185 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one	1600 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	2500 cd/m²	2500 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
DCI-P3 coverage	107.37%	107.37%
Brand specific technologies	Always-on display	Always-on display
NTSC coverage (typical)	103.16%	103.16%
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Touch response rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 Hz
Processor1 differ
Processor family	Snapdragon	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	8 Gen 3	8 Elite
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	16 GB	12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera4 differ
Rear camera type	Triple camera	Triple camera
Rear camera sensor size	1/1.56"	1/1.56"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	13 MP	13 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	32 MP	5 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.9	1.9
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one	2.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera pixel size	2 µm	2 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	1.4 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle	120°	120°
Rear camera focal length	2.38 cm	2.38 cm
Second rear camera focal length	1.27 cm	1.27 cm
Third rear camera focal lengthKnown for one	6.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	3x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)	32 MP	32 MP
Front camera pixel size	1.4 µm	1.4 µm
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Video capture resolution (max)	7680 x 4320 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	480 fps	120 fps
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@24fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recording modesDiffers	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p	4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
Time lapse mode	Yes	Yes
Video stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Slow motion rateDiffers	4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 120 / 240 fps; 720p at 120 / 240 / 480 fps	Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps)
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 µm
Rear camera lens elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6-element lens
Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Macro photographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Slow motion modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AI scene recognitionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network4 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
3G standardsDiffers	CDMA, DC-HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA	WCDMA
4G standardDiffers	TD-LTE & FDD-LTE	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffers	Sub6 SA/NSA	Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	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)	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)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Bluetooth profilesDiffers	A2DP, AVRCP, GNSS, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, OPP, PAN
Frequency bandKnown for one	Tri-band	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one	800,850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one	700,800,850,900,1500,1700,1800,1900,2000,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
aptX technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeKnown for one	No subscription	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
NavIC	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic compass	Yes	Yes
Design2 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Colour nameDiffers	Phantom Black	Storm White
Performance1 differ
Video callKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging technologyDiffers	Power Delivery, Power Delivery 3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Quick Charge 5	Hypercharge
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Face recognition	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adreno 830
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Android 14	Android 15
User interface (UI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ROG UI
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	5500 mAh	5800 mAh
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	65 W	65 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
International Protection (IP) code	IP68	IP68
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	225 g	227 g
WidthDiffers	76.8 mm	77 mm
Depth	8.9 mm	8.9 mm
Height	163.8 mm	163.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Protective case	Yes	Yes
SIM card ejector pin	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	stereo

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