ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS Zenfone 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS Zenfone 9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the ASUS Zenfone 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100; 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | ASUS Zenfone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1640834 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 / ZenUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and ASUS Zenfone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (67/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ASUS Zenfone 9 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the ASUS Zenfone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.