Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
Asus ROG Phone 2Asus ROG Phone 2Global · 8GB · 128GB
Asus ROG Phone 5Asus ROG Phone 5Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ROG Phone 2
Asus ROG Phone 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB
View datasheet
vs
Asus ROG Phone 5
Asus ROG Phone 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC
View datasheet
vs

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		-- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.7Performance & Hardware 7.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.8Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 7.7 Connectivity 8.3 Connectivity
Battery score 8.6 Battery 8.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
30 reviews
8.5
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone 5

Specs Asus ROG Phone 2 price compare Asus ROG Phone 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Asus ROG Phone 5 Asus ROG Phone 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VC
Inches 6.59" 6.78"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.6 mm
171.0 mm
9.8 mm 		77.3 mm
172.8 mm
10.3 mm
Weight 240 g 242 g
Micro SnapD. 855+
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 480.020
v8 		883.000
v10
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases ZS660KL ZS673KS

Release Date
Release date July 2019,
4 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ROG Phone 2
Asus ROG Phone 5
Asus ROG Phone 2
Asus ROG Phone 5
Size
77.6 mm • 171.0 mm • 9.8 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 172.8 mm • 10.3 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
Weight 240 g 242 g
Usable surface 84 % 82 %
Materials Glass Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 6.59" 6.78"
Type AMOLED AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2448 px
Density 391 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless
  • 1 ms response time
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • 1 ms response time

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.2
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
8.3
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.96 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 700MHz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
480.020
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
See more details
883.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
See more details

Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 4 microphones

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons Yes Yes

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
9.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
9.4
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX686 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
2
Camera type


Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.5
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2X7
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
95
Mobile
97
Photo
92
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.0
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
7.3
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11ad
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.331 W/Kg on head
1.561 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.7
9.4
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
See more details
6000 mAh
See more details
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
65.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 47%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 25%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
  • 15%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
30 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable

Others

Common comparisons