ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Z50 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,842,269).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Z50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1842269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Z50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Z50 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.