ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,227,639).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1399
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 65/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). 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 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
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 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by just 2 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 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.