ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (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 $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3136217
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3247013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
- 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
- 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 and ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.