Asus ROG Phone 6 vs Asus ROG Phone 5
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 6000mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 6000mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2022 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 13, 2022 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹71,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2022 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 13, 2022 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹71,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.4:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.4:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Weight | 239 grams | 238 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (Splash Resistance) | - | ||
| Speaker | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | ||
| Weight | 239 grams | 238 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (Splash Resistance) | - | ||
| Speaker | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) |
Processor
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | 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, DIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, OIS, Panaroma, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | 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, DIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, OIS, Panaroma, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
| Features | Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 65 W | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 6
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS, NAVIC, QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS, NAVIC, QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor |
