ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 12R
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,844,595); the OnePlus 12R is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus 12R
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus 12R, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 54/100, OnePlus 12R — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads OnePlus 12R by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 12R was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus 12R?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.