ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 971,424); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (68/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (68/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (63/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.