Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:14 PM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sonim XP8 Compare Asus ROG Phone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sonim XP8
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (107GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+240 grams (8.4 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)84% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 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.	vs	18W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound with dual speakers
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
391 PPI	vs	+441 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
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Model	ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone II ZS660KL (128GB + 8GB RAM)	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Asus	Sonim
Release date	8/1/2019, Announced: 7/22/2019	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	9.78 millimeters (0.39 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 170.99 millimeters (3.06 x 6.73 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10 108% DCI-P3 1ms response	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	ROG UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-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: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 398936 (v7), 483248 (v8) Geekbench: 10923 (v4.4) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.0	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125°	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@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)	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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)	Sonim XP8
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone 2 (128GB)	Sonim XP8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered