Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 8 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8 5G
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 62999 | Rs. 41999 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2019 . The cost of Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 62999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 41999.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8 5G's 6.2 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 8 5G has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 428 PPI & Asus's phone has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Asus's phone ~ 80.3%. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Google Pixel 8 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8 5G's 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 14 version.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 2 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 2 | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2019 | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 171 x 9.5 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.3% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, DCI-P3 108%, HDR10 ,120 Hz | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Auto panorama (motorized rotation), EIS | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/2.2 | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2.96 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-GU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |