ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Motorola Edge 5G (2026): 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.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsASUS ROG Phone 59075
- Camerafrom specsASUS ROG Phone 54932
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieASUS ROG Phone 57660
- Batteryfrom specsASUS ROG Phone 510067
- Displayfrom specsASUS ROG Phone 510088
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 50 MP
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.3"
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a sharper selfie camera24 MP vs 16 MP
- ASUS ROG Phone 5 has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄ASUS ROG Phone 5 wins — BeastScore 87.0/100
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP).
Larger battery: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 5 or Motorola Edge 5G (2026)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP). BeastScore: ASUS ROG Phone 5 87.0/100, Motorola Edge 5G (2026) 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Motorola Edge 5G (2026)?
ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. Motorola Edge 5G (2026) has a 6.3-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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