Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better RAM than Asus ROG Phone 8. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more internal memory than Asus ROG Phone.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 119900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be November 19, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is Rs. 119900.
Display comparison
There is LTPO AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 388 PPI. Asus ROG Phone 8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus ROG Phone 8's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Asus ROG Phone 8 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 has 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 8 | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| 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 | January 08, 2024 | November 19, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | Storm White, Phantom Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Always-On display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, AirTrigger |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
| 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |