Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) vs Galaxy A06: Which One Should You Buy?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.4/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head

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Asus · 2024

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

76/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

Samsung · 2024

Galaxy A06

76/ 100

Launch price$109

Head-to-head

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins 2 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

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

2 wins

Galaxy A06

2 wins

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)Galaxy A06

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)
95
64
CameraGalaxy A06
60
84
VideoNot enough data
SelfieNot enough data
BatteryAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
92
86
DisplayTie
62
62
ConnectivityTie
65
65
SecurityNot enough data
ValueGalaxy A06
68
90

Key differences

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) charges faster65W vs 25W
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.7"
Galaxy A06 is lighter193 g vs 225 g
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has more RAM16 GB vs 4 GB

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Why buy each phone

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

✓Bigger 5,500 mAh battery (+500 mAh)
✓6.78" display at 165 Hz

Reasons to buy Galaxy A06

✓32 g lighter (193 g), easier to hold
✓$9890 cheaper at launch ($109 vs $9999)
✓50 MP main camera

Full specifications

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Specification	Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)	Galaxy A06
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	PLS LCD Infinity-V
Screen Size	6.78"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (388 ppi)	1600x720 (263 ppi)
Refresh Rate	165 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	400 nits peak
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	0 (28nm)	MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Unknown mobile GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
Operating System	Android 14	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	64GB / 128GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A06 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	N/A	50 MP, f/1.8
Telephoto Zoom	Not listed	None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	Not listed	None
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	8 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A06 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	167.5 x 78 x 8.3 mm
Weight	225 g	193 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	IP68	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W wired fast charging	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not listed	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Not listed	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	Price on request	$109

Our verdict

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins — BeastScore 76.4/100

After comparing all the specs, Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 76.4 vs top rival 75.6 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

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

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.4 vs top rival 75.6 · Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Buy Galaxy A06 if you want

Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP · Brighter screen: 400 nits peak vs 0 nits

Common questions

Which is better: Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) or Galaxy A06?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.4/100 compared to Galaxy A06 (75.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.4 vs top rival 75.6 and Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and Galaxy A06?

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. Galaxy A06 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and Galaxy A06 compare for speed?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 95/100 for performance; Galaxy A06 scores 64/100.

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Galaxy A06

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins 2 of 6 categories

Why buy each phone

Full specifications

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins — BeastScore 76.4/100

Common questions

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