Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
#867
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
#1885Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
Performance
88.586.6
Camera
97.247.4
Display
85.681.4
Battery
28.129.1
Build
81.215.3
Connectivity
77.387.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
67.653.8
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed for durability but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The ROG Phone sports a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the XCover6 Pro has a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845, while the XCover6 Pro utilizes the more recent Snapdragon 778G 5G, offering better efficiency.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the XCover6 Pro having a 50 MP main sensor compared to the ROG Phone's 12 MP, although the latter supports OIS.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the ROG Phone at 4000 mAh and the XCover6 Pro at 4050 mAh, but the ROG Phone supports faster charging at 30W.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs on an older Android version with a gaming interface, while the XCover6 Pro offers a more current experience with Android 12 and One UI 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2022, June 29
Announced
2018
2022, June 29
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Display
Size
6"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR
PLS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.96 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated 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
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, (3-axis gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
30W wired, QC4
25W wired (USA)15W wired (International)
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)
168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.39 in)
Weight
200 g
235 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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/mc/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.2, charging connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer