ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (72/100 vs 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 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, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9900 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | — | $999 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (72/100 vs 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 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, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 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?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.