Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Here you can compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition and Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. Comparing Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition stands against Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is ₹1,26,990 and for Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is ₹94,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 08, 2026.
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹1,26,990 | ₹94,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 86 / 100 Better Specs | 81 / 100 |
| RAM | 24 GB More RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB More Storage | 512 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.32 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Battery | 5800 mAh Bigger Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Unique Features | Reverse Charging | No |
General
| Model | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | ROG Phone 8 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 19, 2024 | January 08, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case/ Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler X Pro, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.4:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | Yes, HDR10 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | (802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n) Supports 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz WiFi |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, AirTrigger |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700 | Sony IMX890 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | ROG UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W |
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