ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,342,433).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 55
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 20
Value for money 49
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (20/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: The ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2760000 2342433
Geekbench Single 3050 2205
Geekbench Multi 9300 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 224 g
Price $877
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
59/100
2760000 AnTuTu
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
54/100 -17.8%
2342433 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Price unknown
ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
$877
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.