ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,136,217).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 63
Design 15
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9300
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3136217
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $999

  • Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (16/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Nubia Z70S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3136217 3228937
Geekbench Single 3100 3050
Geekbench Multi 9900 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1216x2688
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6600 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 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm
Weight 227 g 228 g
Price $999 $799
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100 +2.9%
3228937 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70S Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799

Price difference: $200. Nubia Z70S Ultra is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (16/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.