Asus ROG Phone (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2018 6:17 PM, updated: 8/5/2020 11:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Asus ROG Phone (512GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS) Compare Asus ROG Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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15 Advantages Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+512GB (498GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+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 [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)5% Lighter
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP5% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
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Model	ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL, Z01QD	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605F/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, (Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	5/22/2018
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.16 x 158.83 millimeters (3 x 6.25 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	550nits[typ] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.96GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (498GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
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	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (B version) TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (B version) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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	GPRS, EDGE, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 12mmFF	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • Front/back Gorilla glass • 2.5D curved glass screen • 3D curved glass back panel • 90Hz display (1ms response time) • 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut • Supports glove touch • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 4+ • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Vapor-chamber cooling system	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone (512GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)