Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 8
Quick Comparison
Both Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Asus ROG Phone 8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 8 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2340. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 8 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 57999 | Rs. 89990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2020. The cost of Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 57999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 is Rs. 89990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Asus ROG Phone 8's 6.78 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 391 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 8 has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus ROG Phone 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 79.9%. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Asus ROG Phone 8's 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Asus ROG Phone 8 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2020 | January 08, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 171 x 9.85 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.9% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Accelerator, Gyro (Support ARCore) Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Type C | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA, TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | ROG GameCool 3 Cooling System, AirTriggers, RGB LED Lighting, ROG Gaming Accessory Support | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP f/1.9-f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX686 | Sony IMX890 |
| Features | HyperSteady Video (Uses Wide Angle Camera for Stabilization) | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP f/2 | 32 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.09 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W ROG Hyper Charge | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |