Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) vs ROG Phone 7: Which One Should You Buy?
ROG Phone 7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
ROG Phone 7
ROG Phone 7 wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraROG Phone 76084
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryROG Phone 79298
- DisplayROG Phone 76296
- ConnectivityTie6565
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
- Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) is lighter225 g vs 239 g
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄ROG Phone 7 wins — BeastScore 90.3/100
After comparing all the specs, ROG Phone 7 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.3 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more).
Lighter body: 225g (14g lighter in hand)
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.3 vs top rival 76.4 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) or ROG Phone 7?
ROG Phone 7 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.3/100 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: 90.3 vs top rival 76.4 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+500 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 ROG Phone 7?
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. ROG Phone 7 has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
How do Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and ROG Phone 7 compare for speed?
Asus ROG Phone 8 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 95/100 for performance; ROG Phone 7 scores 95/100.
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