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; launch prices were $999 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3136217
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
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 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $600 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
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 71/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.