ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1376 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
ASUS Zenfone 10
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1376
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100; 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 Zenfone 10 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (61/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1684922 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $677. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $677 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (67/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (61/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.