ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.