Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 and Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,007,932
- against 2,702,580
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 6,718
- against 5,678
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Weight
- 220 g
- against 227 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,007,932 Best value | 2,702,580 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,718 Best value | 5,678 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % Best value | 88 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 45 |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 61 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, LTPO, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK | AI2501, AI2501H, I2501C, AI2501B |
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