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ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401): Which One Should You Buy?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Asus · 2021

ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS ROG Phone 5
87/ 100
Launch price$999
Asus · 2024

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
76/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 5 wins 4 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS ROG Phone 5
4 wins
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
ASUS ROG Phone 5Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    90
    95
  • CameraASUS ROG Phone 5
    84
    60
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 5
    98
    92
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 5
    92
    62
  • ConnectivityASUS ROG Phone 5
    80
    65
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    55
    68
Key differences
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 144 Hz
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) is lighter225 g vs 238 g
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 5
  • ✓$9000 cheaper at launch ($999 vs $9999)
  • ✓Bigger 6,000 mAh battery (+500 mAh)
  • ✓64 MP main camera
Reasons to buy Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
  • ✓13 g lighter (225 g), easier to hold
  • ✓6.78" display at 165 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 5Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDAM-OLED display
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density2448x1080 (395 ppi)1080x2400 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate144 Hz ProMotion165 Hz ProMotion
Brightness800 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 888 (5nm)0 (28nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 660Unknown mobile GPU
Operating SystemAndroid 11Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Wins Camera
Primary Camera64 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX686N/A
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)Not listed
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.4N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNot listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens24 MP, f/2.5N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mmN/A
Weight238 g225 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedIP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 5 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast charging65W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Not listed
Bluetooth5.2v5.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB Type-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$999Price on request
Our verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 5 wins — BeastScore 87.0/100

After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 5 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 5 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 76.4 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Buy Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) if you want

Smoother display: 165Hz refresh rate vs 144Hz · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Upgrade guideOwn the ASUS ROG Phone 5? Is upgrading to the Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) worth it?
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Common questions

Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 5 or Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.0/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) compare for speed?

ASUS ROG Phone 5 scores 90/100 for performance; Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 95/100.

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