Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 3
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 802.11ad
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
Asus ROG Phone 3, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 9.9 mm
- against 10.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 740,000 | 621,932 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,259 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,246 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1, 3 Cortex-A78, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.10 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 9.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 172.8 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight | 238 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % Best value | 79.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | — |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.59″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,448 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 270 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, AMOLED, HDR10+, 144Hz, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Color LED Notifications, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B38, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G CDMA BC0 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 802.11ad |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1, USB 2.0, DLNA, ANT+ | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.5 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 Pro | ROG Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1A079IN | ASUS_I003D, ZS661KS, I003DD, I003D |
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