Side by side comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and ASUS ROG Phone 3. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ZS661KS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 147 mm | 171 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater height than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Width | 72.6 mm | 78 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater width than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 9.85 mm | Google Nexus 5X is narrower than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Weight | 136 g | 240 g | Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Body Colour | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | Black glare | |
| Body Material | Injection moulded polycarbonate | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.59" | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better screen resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 144 Hz | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
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| Processor Number | - | SM8250 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X. |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Google Nexus 5X has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 6000 mAh | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Asus ROG HyperCharge | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 590 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | ROG UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | Apt-X, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | - |
| FEATURES | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub | MIMO technology, Four microphones with Noise Reduction technology |
| OTHERS | Google Nexus 5X | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, protective case, 30W fast charger, AeroCooler 3 Fan with USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack |
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