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Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Asus · 2024

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
76/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Asus · 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
91/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro wins 4 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
1 win
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
4 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    95
    95
  • CameraASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
    60
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
    92
    94
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
    62
    100
  • ConnectivityASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
    65
    90
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • ValueAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    68
    55
Key differences
  • ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
  • ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has more RAM24 GB vs 16 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
  • ✓6.78" display at 165 Hz
Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • ✓$8800 cheaper at launch ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display at 165 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeAM-OLED displayAMOLED
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (388 ppi)2400x1080 (391 ppi)
Refresh Rate165 Hz ProMotion165 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A2,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor0 (28nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsUnknown mobile GPUAdreno 750
Operating SystemAndroid 14Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR24 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Wins Camera
Primary CameraN/A50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony IMX890
Telephoto ZoomNot listed32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide CameraN/A13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNot listedNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie LensN/A32 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/A163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight225 g225 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast charging65W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listed15W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedWi-Fi 7
Bluetoothv5.35.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
NFCYesYes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on request$1199
Our verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.8/100

After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 76.4 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.

Buy Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) if you want

Balanced specifications with Asus hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 76.4 · Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP

Common questions

Which is better: Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) or ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.8/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 76.4 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.

How do Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro compare for speed?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 95/100 for performance; ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 95/100.

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