ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $999 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,542,434); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1542434
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4610 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 125W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $900 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (72/100 vs 23/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1542434 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $999 | $900 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 103.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (72/100 vs 23/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.