ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs ASUS Zenfone 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1399 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 57/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
ASUS Zenfone 9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1399
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the ASUS Zenfone 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100; 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 Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | ASUS Zenfone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1640834 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and ASUS Zenfone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
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, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the ASUS Zenfone 9 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS Zenfone 9 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.