Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Asus ROG Phone 9
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Dimensity 6100 Plus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 185 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Dimensity 6100 Plus | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 185 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Software | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | November 19, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹85,000 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | November 19, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | November 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹85,000 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2500 nits |
Body
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| Weight | 238 grams | 227 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame, Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | OTG, USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 238 grams | 227 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame, Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | OTG, USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Dimensity 6100 Plus | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Dimensity 6100 Plus | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, 8K@30fps, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, 8K@30fps, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 65 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 65 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM, eSIM or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (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) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (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) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Gaming, Call Translator, Hyper Clarity, Transcript | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Gaming, Call Translator, Hyper Clarity, Transcript |
