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Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) vs Realme 8i (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Realme 8i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Realme 8i X Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) 22Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.6"
IPS

1080x2412

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)

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ROG Phone 2 (128GB)} 22 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) vs 8i (64GB)} 7 Advantages Realme 8i (64GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (107GB available)149%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (43GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2" inches38%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.76" inches
+(front) 24MP49%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+6000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+30W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)vs+194 grams (6.79 ounces)24%
Lighter
9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15%
Thinner
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2412 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
391 PPIvs+400 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.59"vs+6.6"1%
Larger screen
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
120Hz
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
ModelROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Other model namesAsus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 8GB RAM)Realme 8i RMX3151 (64GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusRealme
Release date8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/20199/14/2021, Announced: 9/9/2021
Depth9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)75.5 x 164.1 millimeters (2.97 x 6.46 in)
Weight240 grams (8.4 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2412 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)391 PPI400 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR10
108% DCI-P3
1ms response
600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceROG UIRealme UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8)
Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 350000 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (43GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.76" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
DTS:X
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Space Black, Space Purple
• Screen film protector
• Case protector

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)Realme 8i (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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