Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
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Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK
Asus Zenfone 12 UltraMORE PICTURES
Announced
2024, November 19
2025, February 06
Released
2024, November 19
Released 2025, February 28
Status
Available
Available
Estimate Price
€ 1,149.00 / £ 979.13
€ 1,079.00 / £ 1,018.94
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)
220 g (7.76 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Phantom Black, Storm White
Ebony Black, Sakura White, Sage Green
Network
2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
5G Network
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Display
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Size
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
Display Colors
1 Billion+
1 Million+
Pixel Density
388 ppi density
388 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 6
Features
185Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
144Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Camera
Camera Set
Triple Cameras
Triple Cameras
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56
2nd Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
32 MP, f/2.4, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.2
3rd Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0
Camera Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Features
HDR, panorama
-
Flash
LED flash
LED flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features
Panorama, HDR
-
Software
OS
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Hardware
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 830
RAM
12/16 GB
12/16 GB
Internal Storage
256GB/512GB
256GB
Card Slot
No
No
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
USB Type-C
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
15W wireless (Qi)
15W wireless / 10W reverse wireless
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
5800 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min / 10W reverse wired
65W15W