OnePlus came up with a brand new flagship in India just two days ago, but this time, the company did not announce a Pro variant. So we are not talking about a top-tier flagship carrying a very expensive price, but OnePlus 7T is still a king of performance thanks to its amazing hardware department. Another performance monster which recently hitten the Indian market is the Asus ROG Phone 2, a device made specifically for gamers, so with a stunning hardware side. Given that they are available at similar prices, we decided to compare their specs in order to let you understand which one fits your needs the most.
OnePlus 7T vs Asus ROG Phone II
| OnePlus 7T | Asus ROG Phone 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm,
190 grams |
171 x 77.6 x 9.5 mm,
240 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Fluid AMOLED | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 9 Pie, ROG UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 12 MP + 16 MP f/1.6 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 48 + 13 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 24 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3800 mAh Fast charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T |
6000 mAh, Fast Charging 30W with Quick Charge 4.0 |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, support to external accessories, RGB light |
Design
If you prefer a traditional phone and you want the most elegant and futuristic design, OnePlus 7T is undoubtedly your best choice. It comes with very slim bezels around the display, a waterdrop notch, and an astonishing glass back available in gradient hues. On the other hand, the Asus ROG Phone II has an aggressive gaming-centric design. You will find an RGB light and a design which is all but elegant, but on the other hand, it carries very nice features for gamers, such as Air Triggers and the support to external accessories.
Display
Each of these phones carries an astonishing display. OnePlus 7T comes with one of the highest peak brightness (it reaches 1000 nits), as well as the HDR10+ standard making the image quality outstanding. On the other hand, Asus ROG Phone 2 boasts a higher 120 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch-sensing, so it provides a smoother experience and more reactivity. That is why Asus ROG Phone 2 is better for gamers. Even though it does not have HDR10+ like the OnePlus 7T, it still offers a great color reproduction thanks to higher DCI-P3 coverage. It even comes with better stereo speakers. The difference is not abyssal, but I personally prefer the display and the multimedia experience offered by the Asus ROG Phone 2.
Specs & Software
OnePlus 7T and Asus ROG Phone 2 are equipped with the same top-tier chipset: the Snapdragon 855+ by Qualcomm boasting high graphics performance and the highest clock frequency on a last-generation mobile platform (up to 2.96 GHz). What changes are the memory configurations: while OnePlus 7T offers max 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, the Asus ROG Phone 2 has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Obviously, you will have to spend more to get a higher-end memory configuration. Asus ROG Phone 2 also has a better cooling system and it allows switching between a stock Android user interface and a custom UI for gamers.
Camera
While according to our opinion Asus ROG Phone 2 wins the display and hardware comparisons, it is not able to compete with the OnePlus 7T if we talk about the camera department. OnePlus 7T is definitely superior with its OIS-enabled 48 MP main sensor, a 12 MP telephoto sensor and an ultrawide 16 MP lens. the ROG Phone 2 has just two cameras on the rear side with no lossless zoom and no OIS, so it is pretty disappointing if you consider that we are talking about a flagship phone. OnePlus 7T even comes with a brighter focal aperture for the main sensor, so it can capture more light for better shots in low light conditions.
Battery
The camera is OnePlus 7T’s strong point, but Asus ROG Phone 2 provides a much bigger battery and it is more suitable for advanced users, long gaming sessions and all the other potential users who want to forget the charger at least for one day. With a 6000 mAh battery, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is one of the best flagships in terms of battery life. And it even features a very fast charging technology and reverse charging (you can use it as a power bank).
Price
It is not possible to choose a clear winner of this comparison: it mostly depends on the kind of user you are. If you prefer advanced performance and long battery life, then you should choose the Asus ROG Phone 2. But if you need the best camera and design, OnePlus 7T is better for your needs. I would personally go for the Asus ROG Phone 2 for its long battery life and its amazing memory configurations. At the moment, you can get both the handsets for less than Rs. 38,000/$550/€500.
OnePlus 7T vs Asus ROG Phone II: PRO and CONS
OnePlus 7T
PRO
- Great display
- High performance
- More elegant design
- Better cameras
- More compact
CONS
- Smaller battery
Asus ROG Phone 2
PRO
- High performance
- Bigger battery
- Amazing display
- Support for external accessories
CONS
- That design is not for everyone
