Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
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Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Total weight (210g)
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ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,448 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 144Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted, Fingerprint (rear-mounted, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
| 18 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | |
| 65W | 65W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 238g | 210g | |
| 10.3mm | 9.6mm | |
| glass and aluminum | glass and metal | |
| none | none | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Highest resolution main camera.