ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 63/100. 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 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3996
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 63/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 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 42/100). 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 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1399 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 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 42/100).
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 7 Ultimate?
Both devices scored 63/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (76/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.