Category Breakdown
Camera
Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
ROG Phone 9 Pro
Battery capacity (5,800 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
ROG Phone 9 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (3,042,971 pts)
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Screen size
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Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Total weight (210g)
WinsValue
ROG Phone 9 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | ROG Phone 9 Pro | Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 185Hz | 144Hz | |
| 2,500 nits | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted, Fingerprint (rear-mounted, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
| 3,042,971 | — | |
| 6,718 | — | |
| 24 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,800 mAh | 4,000 mAh | |
| 65W | 65W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 210g | |
| 8.9mm | 9.6mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | glass and metal | |
| — | none | |
| Flagship | Upper Mid-Range | |
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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Highest resolution main camera.