| Physical features | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Model | ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Other model names | Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 12GB RAM) | Galaxy XCover Pro SM-G715UZKDXAA (Unlocked) |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
USA |
| Brand | Asus | Samsung |
| Release date | August, 2019 | January, 2020 |
| Depth | 9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in) | 76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
| System (OS) | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SDM855 (7nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 (10nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.96Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485
2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485
1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A73
1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 672Mhz | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.0 | 64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.59" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, 600 nits, HDR10 | 60Hz |
| Mobile networks | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 34)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
| Calling | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawidef/2.411mm125º | (dual camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| 2ª camera | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 60Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
ANT+
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black
- Front/back Gorilla glass
- 120Hz display (1ms response time)
- DCI-P3 108% display
- ROG UI
- Sony IMX586 back camera sensor
- DTS:X Ultra sound
- 24-bit/192kHz audio
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black
- One UI 2
- Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.5m
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4050 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (10V/3A) Fast battery charging
10W Reverse charging USB between devices
Quick Charge 4 | 15W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (SM-G715U1) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.11W/kg (head) | 0.48W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |