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Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 5 and Asus Zenfone 8 Flip: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, if you care about…
- Weight
- 230 g
- against 238 g
- Body Thickness
- 9.6 mm
- against 10.3 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 883,000 | 891,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,070 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,891 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core: 1x Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 10.3 mm | 9.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 172.8 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | — |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,448 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 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 n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 802.11ad | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, USB Host 3.1, ANT+ | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.331 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.561 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, LE, OPP |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 5 | Zenfone 8 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS673KS, ZS673KS-1B048IN, ASUS_I005DB, ASUS_I005DA, I005DA, I005DB | ZS672KS, I004D |
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