Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
#867
LG G8S ThinQ
#510Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
LG G8S ThinQ
Performance
88.583.5
Camera
97.295.7
Display
85.686.1
Battery
28.187.4
Build
81.281.1
Connectivity
77.371.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.675.6
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 front and Gorilla Glass 5 back, weighing 200g, while the LG G8S ThinQ is slightly lighter at 181g with Gorilla Glass 5 front and Gorilla Glass 6 back.
- The ROG Phone has a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the G8S's 6.21-inch G-OLED display at 60Hz, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845, while the G8S utilizes the newer Snapdragon 855, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both devices have 12 MP rear cameras with optical image stabilization, but the G8S includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses for more versatility.
- The ROG Phone has a larger 4000mAh battery with faster 30W charging, whereas the G8S has a 3550mAh battery with wireless charging support.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs Android 8.1 with a gaming-focused UI, while the G8S ships with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 12, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
LG G8S ThinQ
General
Release Date
2018
2019, July 02
Announced
2018
2019, February 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.21"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR
G-OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2248 pixels (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.96 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS8 MP, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 49mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.4, 14mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFTOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth sensor)
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, (3-axis gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3550 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3550 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC3Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.25 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
155.3 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
200 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Mirror Black, Mirror Teal, Mirror White, Carmine Red, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer