Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.
| Category | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,042,971
- against 2,339,642
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 165 Hz
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,339,642 | 3,042,971 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.3 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2 GHz, 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.0 GHz, and 2 Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,718 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 225 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 88.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | 720 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel, 165Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 8 Pro | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2401, AI2401_A, AI2401_D | AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK |
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