Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
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Samsung Galaxy A72
#803Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
Samsung Galaxy A72
Performance
88.583.7
Camera
97.292.0
Display
85.683.2
Battery
28.133.7
Build
81.272.6
Connectivity
77.362.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.669.1
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 and 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 has a slightly less premium plastic frame and back.
- The ROG Phone sports a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, whereas the A72 offers a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 720G in the A72.
- The camera system on the A72 is more advanced, featuring a 64 MP main sensor and multiple lenses, while the ROG Phone has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A72 at 5000 mAh compared to the ROG Phone's 4000 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 30W.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs on Android 8.1 with a gaming-focused UI, while the A72 comes with Android 11 and One UI 4.1, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
Samsung Galaxy A72
General
Release Date
2018
2021, March 17
Announced
2018
2021, March 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.96 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, (3-axis gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, QC4
25W wired
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)
165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome 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, LTE
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, accessory connector
USB Type-C 2.0, 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 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass