ASUS ROG Phone 6D vs ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,540,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 5311
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1399
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1967
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D vs the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D — 36/100, ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 1899814 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2448x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 13 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D and ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D by 18.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. ASUS ROG Phone 6D was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ASUS ROG Phone 6D are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 6D by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D or the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D over the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.