Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Asus ROG Phone 9
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Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
Asus Zenfone 12 UltraMORE PICTURES
AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK
Announced
2025, February 06
2024, November 19
Released
Released 2025, February 28
2024, November 19
Status
Available
Available
Estimate Price
€ 1,079.00 / £ 1,018.94
€ 1,149.00 / £ 979.13
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
163.8 x 77 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
220 g (7.76 oz)
227 g (8.01 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Ebony Black, Sakura White, Sage Green
Phantom Black, Storm White
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 + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Size
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Display Colors
1 Million+
1 Billion+
Pixel Density
388 ppi density
388 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 6
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Features
144Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
185Hz, 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
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS
2nd Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.2
13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
3rd Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Camera Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Flash
LED flash
LED flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Features
-
HDR, panorama
Features
-
Panorama, HDR
Software
OS
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 15, 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
256GB/512GB
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
USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
15W wireless / 10W reverse wireless
15W wireless (Qi)
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
5800 mAh
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
65W15W
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min / 10W reverse wired