ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 7.8 in our rating, and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 8.1. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads in camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 cost $200 less ($999.99 vs $1,199.99).
Key differences
Why choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Lower launch price $999.99 vs $1,199.99
Why choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- More RAM 16 GB / 24 GB vs 12 GB / 16 GB
- More storage 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Overall
7.8
8.1
Display
8.2
8.2
Performance
8.5
8.6
Camera
6.7
7.6
Battery
6.9
6.9
Design
8.2
8.2
Software support
5.7
5.7
Value for money
5.0
5.2
Display
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Size
6.78 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED, Samsung Flexible AMOLED
OLED, Samsung Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
388 ppi
388 ppi
Refresh rate
185 Hz
185 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,500 nits
2,500 nits
HDR
HDR10
HDR10
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.32 GHz
4.32 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 830
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
16 GB / 24 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Telephoto
—
32 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
32 MP
32 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Capacity
5,800 mAh
5,800 mAh
Wired charging
65 W
65 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Dimensions
163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm
163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
227 g
227 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Storm White, Phantom Black
Phantom Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 15
Interface
ROG UI
ROG UI
OS updates
2 years
2 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
ASUS ROG Phone 9ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Announced
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$999.99
$1,199.99
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