Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 8
Here you can compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 8. Comparing Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 8 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 stands against Asus ROG Phone 8 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is ₹1,01,990 and for Asus ROG Phone 8 is ₹89,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 20, 2026.
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| 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) 5 MP (Macro) 13 MP ƒ/1.9-2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Price | ₹1,01,990 | ₹89,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 Better Specs | 80 / 100 |
| RAM | 16 GB More RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB More Storage | 256 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.32 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Battery | 5800 mAh Bigger Battery | 5500 mAh |
General
| Model | ROG Phone 9 Pro | ROG Phone 8 |
| 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, 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 | 20.5:9 |
| 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 | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 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 | Yes with A-GPS |
| 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 | AnTuTu: 3042971, GeekBench: 10179, 3DMark: 6599 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 |
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) 5 MP (Macro) 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 | |
| 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 | Yes, 10W |
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