ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1376 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3247013
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1376
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, 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 ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (93/100 vs 92/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.