ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,227,639 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1227639 vs 1135878
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 11 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro — 60/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.