Motorola ThinkPhone vs. Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: A Deep Dive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a balanced experience with strong battery life and a focus on productivity, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate emerges as the winner. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and slightly superior battery endurance provide a performance edge, despite the ThinkPhone's commendable features.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Motorola ThinkPhone | Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - ROW | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - ROW | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - ROW | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - China | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, January 05 | 2023, April 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, January 29 | Available. Released 2023, May |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aramid fibre back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 158.8 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm (6.25 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) | 173 x 77 x 10.3 mm (6.81 x 3.03 x 0.41 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 188.5 g (6.67 oz) | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.3m MIL-STD-810H compliant | Built-in motorized cooling air vent (AeroActive Portal) IP54 water resistant 2" OLED display (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density) | 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 NTFS support for external storage | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 4K@30fps HDR10, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 0.7µm - ROW model 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.0µm - PRC model | 32 MP, f/2.5, 29mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (North America only) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 68W wired 15W wireless | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 42 min 10W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Carbon Black | Storm White |
| Models | XT2309-2 | - |
| Price | € 249.79 | About 780 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 116h | Endurance rating 131h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -21.6 LUFS (Excellent) | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1081805 (v9) GeekBench: 4207 (v5.1) GFXBench: 90fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1325105 (v9) GeekBench: 5139 (v5.5), 5567 (v6) GFXBench: 107fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Motorola ThinkPhone
- Excellent battery endurance (116h)
- Clean and secure software experience
- Business-focused features and integration
- Older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
- Less gaming-focused features
- Limited camera details
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Slightly brighter display
- Faster and more versatile charging
- Gaming-centric design may not appeal to all
- Potentially higher price point
- Software can be more complex
Display Comparison
Both devices boast 'Infinite' contrast ratios, typical of OLED panels. However, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate marginally edges out the ThinkPhone with a measured peak brightness of 1095 nits versus 1069 nits. While the difference is subtle, it translates to slightly better visibility in direct sunlight. Neither manufacturer specifies refresh rate, but the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s gaming focus strongly suggests a higher, variable refresh rate for smoother gameplay, a feature absent from the ThinkPhone’s specifications. The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate likely benefits from a more advanced panel technology geared towards responsiveness.
Camera Comparison
Both phones list 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Given the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s broader feature set, it’s reasonable to assume a more sophisticated camera system, potentially with larger sensors and more advanced image processing algorithms. Motorola typically focuses on computational photography, while Asus often prioritizes hardware. Without sensor size or aperture information, it’s difficult to make a definitive judgment, but the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s overall positioning suggests a more versatile camera experience. The inclusion of a dedicated gaming focus likely means better video stabilization for recording gameplay.
Performance
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) represents a significant generational leap over the Motorola ThinkPhone’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475). The Gen 2 features a new Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.2 GHz, compared to the ThinkPhone’s 3.19 GHz Cortex-X2. This, combined with the newer Cortex-A715 and A710 cores in the ROG Phone, results in demonstrably faster CPU and GPU performance. Crucially, the 4nm process node of the Gen 2 offers improved thermal efficiency, mitigating throttling during sustained workloads like gaming. While the ThinkPhone is no slouch, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate provides a more future-proof and consistently powerful experience.
Battery Life
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate boasts a slightly longer endurance rating of 131 hours compared to the ThinkPhone’s 116 hours. This, coupled with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s superior efficiency, translates to real-world battery life advantages for the ROG Phone. While both support fast charging, the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate’s 65W wired charging with PD3.0 and QC5 support, achieving 100% in 42 minutes, is more versatile and potentially faster than the ThinkPhone’s 68W wired charging. The ROG Phone also offers 10W reverse wired charging, a feature absent on the ThinkPhone.
Buying Guide
Buy the Motorola ThinkPhone if you need a secure, business-focused smartphone with excellent battery life and a clean software experience. It’s ideal for professionals who value reliability and integration with productivity tools. Buy the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate if you prioritize raw gaming performance, a high refresh rate display, and a feature-rich ecosystem designed for extended gaming sessions. It’s the choice for dedicated mobile gamers and power users.