ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 40/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,453,683); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 247g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1453683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 5401
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 247g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 19 points higher (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1453683 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (65/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.