Category Breakdown
Camera
ROG Phone 5 Pro
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
ROG Phone 5 Pro
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
ROG Phone 5 Pro
Wired charging speed (65W)
WinsPerformance
Zenfone 9
AnTuTu benchmark (1,083,092 pts)
WinsDisplay
ROG Phone 5 Pro
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
Zenfone 9
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
ROG Phone 5 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | ROG Phone 5 Pro | Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 5.9" | |
| 1,080 × 2,448 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 1,100 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | |
| — | 1,083,092 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh | |
| 65W | 30W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 238g | 169g | |
| 10.3mm | 9.1mm | |
| glass and aluminum | glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.