Side-by-side technical data
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL, if you care about…
- Weight
- 140 g
- against 227 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 31,000 | 3,042,971 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,718 |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 147.3 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 293 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 185 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 720 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel, 165Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 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 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | 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 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, 3.5 mm Audio Jack Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
