ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 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 12 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9300 | |
| 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 15, 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 | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 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 12 Ultra are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100).
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 9 or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 by just 3 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 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.