ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $1376 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.