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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.

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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 9

ASUS ROG Phone 9
90/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 9 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)
2 wins
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS ROG Phone 9
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 9
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedAsus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    95
    90
  • CameraASUS ROG Phone 9
    60
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 9
    92
    94
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 9
    62
    100
  • ConnectivityASUS ROG Phone 9
    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 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
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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)
  • ✓2 g lighter (225 g), easier to hold
  • ✓6.78" display at 165 Hz
Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • ✓$8900 cheaper at launch ($1099 vs $9999)
  • ✓Bigger 5,800 mAh battery (+300 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera

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 9
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Display
Screen typeAM-OLED displayLTPO AMOLED
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (388 ppi)2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate165 Hz ProMotion185 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A2,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor0 (28nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsUnknown mobile GPUAdreno 830
Operating SystemAndroid 14Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Camera
Primary CameraN/A50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
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/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight225 g227 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,500 mAh5,800 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$1099
Our verdict

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).

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

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+300 mAh more)

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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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