Category Breakdown
Camera
ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
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ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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ROG Phone 9 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (3,042,971 pts)
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Screen size
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ROG Phone 9 Pro
Total weight (227g)
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ROG Phone 9 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,448 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 185Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 2,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | |
| — | 3,042,971 | |
| — | 6,718 | |
| 18 GB | 24 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,800 mAh | |
| 65W | 65W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 238g | 227g | |
| 10.3mm | 8.9mm | |
| glass and aluminum | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | |
| none | — | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Highest resolution main camera.