ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,136,217); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Faster charging: 125W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100; 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 Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
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 Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (61/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.