Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
#731
Ulefone Armor 27
#1196Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
Ulefone Armor 27
Performance
88.788.6
Camera
71.036.8
Display
93.980.3
Battery
37.799.7
Build
80.20.2
Connectivity
86.767.4
Audio
99.88.9
Overall
70.961.7
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 3 on the back, while the Ulefone Armor 27, being a rugged device, is heavier and bulkier with a more utilitarian design.
- The ROG Phone has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering superior color and responsiveness compared to the 6.78-inch IPS LCD of the Armor 27, which has a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865, providing higher processing capabilities than the Mediatek Helio G99 in the Armor 27.
- The ROG Phone's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor capable of 8K video, while the Armor 27 has a 50 MP main sensor with night vision capabilities but lower video resolution.
- The ROG Phone boasts a 6000 mAh battery with 30W charging, whereas the Armor 27 has a larger 10600 mAh battery with faster 33W charging and wireless charging support.
- Finally, the ROG Phone runs on Android 10 with a gaming-focused UI, while the Armor 27 features Android 14, offering a more up-to-date software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix
Ulefone Armor 27
General
Release Date
2020, July 22
2024
Announced
2020, July 22
2024
Description
Also known as Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.59"
6.78"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 650 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.0, (macro)
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, PDAF50 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide)64 MP, f/1.8, (night vision), 2 infrared lights
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
10600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 10600 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, QC410W reverse wired
33W wired30W wireless5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171 x 78 x 9.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
182.8 x 86.8 x 18.5 mm (7.20 x 3.42 x 0.73 in)
Weight
240 g
441 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black Glare
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 4.0 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with DTS:X stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, ROG UI
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer