ASUS 8z vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
ASUS ROG Phone 9
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9900 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS 8z by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (67/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the ASUS 8z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.