Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Apple iPhone 12
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 2815mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Software | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 238 grams | 164 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, EIS, HDR, Macro Mode, OIS, Panaroma, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
