Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

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

8/12/2020 10:51 PM, updated: 9/27/2020 12:07 AM

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6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

16GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)

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3 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	vs	0 Advantage Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
+3.09Ghz 64bit Octa-Core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+16GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	12GB LPDDR5
+512GB (479GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)

50 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

240 grams (8.4 ounces)

9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED

HDR10+

144Hz

+43 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Model	ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (16GB RAM)	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	July, 2020	July, 2020
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250 (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 3.09Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650	Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (479GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
Display	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	391 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 6
Display features	144Hz, 650 nits, HDR10+	144Hz, 650 nits, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	5000/150 Mbps	5000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
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 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.4125º11mm 5MP macrof/2.0	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.4125º11mm 5MP macrof/2.0
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Multimedia	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	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 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
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 Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Black glare - ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) - Always-On display - DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) - 24-bit/192kHz audio - AeroActive Cooler 3 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black glare - ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) - Always-On display - DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) - 24-bit/192kHz audio - AeroActive Cooler 3 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Fast battery charging 10W Reverse charging USB between devices Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Fast battery charging 10W Reverse charging USB between devices Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
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 registered	feature not registered