ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,527,231).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7192
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Nubia Z60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Nubia Z60 Ultra is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (72/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 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 Z60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (72/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.