ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $1376. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,899,814); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1399
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100; 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1376 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $23. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $23 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.