Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) vs ASUS ROG Phone 9: Which One Should You Buy?
ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)9590
- CameraASUS ROG Phone 96091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryASUS ROG Phone 99294
- DisplayASUS ROG Phone 962100
- ConnectivityASUS ROG Phone 96590
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)6855
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 165 Hz
- Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) is lighter225 g vs 227 g
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
- Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins — BeastScore 89.5/100
After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 9 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+300 mAh more).
More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+300 mAh more)
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 9?
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 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: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+300 mAh more).
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 9?
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 9 has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.
How do Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 scores 90/100.
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