Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Qualcomm Dimensity 6100 Plus
Display6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz6.78", AMOLED, 185 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP
Battery6000 mAh5800 mAh
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage512 GB512 GB

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General

ColorsGlossy BlackPhantom Black, Storm White
LaunchMarch 10, 2021November 19, 2024
AvailabilityApril 15, 2021November 20, 2024
Launch Price₹69,999₹85,000

Display

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate144 Hz185 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10
Size6.78 inches6.78 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2448 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi388 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits2500 nits

Body

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9

Weight238 grams227 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus 2
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminum Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area), Grip PressAluminium Frame, Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)
PortUSB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1OTG, USB Type-C
IP ratingNo RatingIP66 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerDIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)Stereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9

Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
Chipset NameDimensity 6100 Plus
GPUAdreno 830
Software NameAndroid
Software SkinROG UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year

Main Camera

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacroMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch FocusHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationGimbal Stabilization
Video3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHDgyro-EIS, HDR10+

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution24 MP32 MP
FeaturesHDR, PanoramaFace Unlock, HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9

Capacity6000 mAh5800 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed65 w65 w

Memory

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9

Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.25.4
PositioningBDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5)BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Gaming, Call Translator, Hyper Clarity, Transcript
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic SensorAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor