Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better RAM than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB). In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2340. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59999 | Rs. 119900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2020. The cost of Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 59999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is Rs. 119900.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 391 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s ~ 79.9%. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 512 GB.
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | ZS661KS-6A006IN, ROG Phone 3 | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2020 | November 19, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 171 x 9.85 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Storm White, Phantom Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.9% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10+ | Always-On display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Accelerator, Gyro (Support ARCore) Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Type C | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA, TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | ROG GameCool 3 Cooling System, AirTriggers, RGB LED Lighting, ROG Gaming Accessory Support | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, AirTrigger |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX686 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HyperSteady Video (Uses Wide Angle Camera for Stabilization) | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/2 | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.09 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W ROG Hyper Charge | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |