ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.