Should you buy Asus ROG Phone 2 or Asus Zenfone 5? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Asus ROG Phone 2 starts at ₹ 40,999 and Asus Zenfone 5 starts at ₹ 27,134.
Asus ROG Phone 2 has screen size of 6.59 inches and Asus Zenfone 5 has screen size of 6.2 inches . Asus ROG Phone 2 comes up with internal storage of 512 GB and RAM of 12 GB . Asus Zenfone 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.79) + 13 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 24 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP + 8 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Asus ROG Phone 2 | Asus Zenfone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 84 | 85 | |
| OS | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches | 6.2 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black | ||
| Custom UI | ROG UI | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v9.0 (Pie) | Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo) | |
| Sim | Dual SIM | Hybrid Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 170.99 mm | 153 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.78 mm | 7.85 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 155 g | |
| Width | 77.6 mm | 75.65 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2246 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.59 inches | 6.2 inches | |
| Technology | OLED HDR (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (1 x Kryo 485 at 2.96GHz + 3 x Kryo 485 at 2.42GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 at 1.8GHz) | Quad Core 1.8 GHz | |
| External Storage | No | Up to 2TB | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 509 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Email | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Panorama, HDR, 4K video recording | Geo Tagging, HDR, panorama, 4K video recording | |
| Front Camera | 24 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 8 MP Camera | |
| Primary camera | 48 MP (f/1.79) + 13 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash | 12 MP + 8 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 2160p@30fps | 2160p@60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | MP3, AAC, AMR, OGG, MID, FLAC, APE, WAV | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery | Non removable Li-ion 3300 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| USB | USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | 2.0, USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | UMTS 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | LTE | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| AI Camera | Yes | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-Display | Yes | |
| Other Features | NFC, 30W Quick Charging, Water resistant, Face Unlock, AI Camera | ||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 30W | Yes | |
| Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Hall sensor, Ambient Light sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Quick Charging, NFC, Face Unlock | |
Asus ROG Phone 2 comes up with a weight of 240 g whereas Asus Zenfone 5 weights around 155 g . Thickness of Asus ROG Phone 2 is 9.78 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.85 mm.
Asus ROG Phone 2 comes up with primary camera of 48 MP (f/1.79) + 13 MP (f/2.4) Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Asus Zenfone 5 comes up with 12 MP + 8 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Panorama, HDR, 4K video recording .