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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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401): Which One Should You Buy?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.4/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
76/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins 0 of 5 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)
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
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At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    95
    95
  • CameraTie
    60
    60
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryTie
    92
    92
  • DisplayTie
    62
    62
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    68
    68
Key differences
  • Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) 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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
  • ✓6.78" display

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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeAM-OLED displayAM-OLED display
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (388 ppi)1080x2400 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate165 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor0 (28nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsUnknown mobile GPUQualcomm Adreno 750
Operating SystemAndroid 14Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR24 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB1000GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary CameraN/AN/A
Telephoto ZoomNot listedNot listed
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNot listedNot listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie LensN/AN/A
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight225 g225 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
Bluetoothv5.3Not listed
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 2.0Not listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) wins — BeastScore 76.4/100

After comparing all the specs, Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W and Smoother display: 165Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.

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

Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W · Smoother display: 165Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz

Buy Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) if you want

More system memory: 24GB RAM vs max 16GB

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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)?

Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.4/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W and Smoother display: 165Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.

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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401)?

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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) 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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) 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 Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 95/100.

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