ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS ROG Phone 6
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,478,125 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS ROG Phone 6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1478125 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3996
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the ASUS ROG Phone 6, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | ASUS ROG Phone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 1478125 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 12 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS ROG Phone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 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 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 leads on performance (71/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS ROG Phone 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for active users.