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Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) vs Google Pixel 2 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Google Pixel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 2 X Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) 21Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Google Pixel 2 (64GB) Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)

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!

ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)} 21 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB) vs Pixel 2 (64GB)} 8 Advantages Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (225GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/1.72" inches48%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+30W186%
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.
vs10.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
240 grams (8.4 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)68%
Lighter
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)26%
Thinner
391 PPIvs+441 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
ModelROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Pixel 2 (64GB)
Other model namesAsus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM)Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusGoogle
Release date7/22/202010/1/2017
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in)
Weight240 grams (8.4 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.59" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)391 PPI441 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate144Hz60Hz
Display features650nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 6437 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (225GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/150 Mbps800/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
B version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkA version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
B version:
SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
10.5W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (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 glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3
• Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Google Pixel 2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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