Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has better RAM than Asus ROG Phone 9. In terms of display resolution, Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has better resolution of 2448 x 1080 than Asus ROG Phone 9 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has more internal memory than Asus ROG Phone.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP + 5 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 99990 | Rs. 109900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be November 19, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 is Rs. 99990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 13, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate is Rs. 109900.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 has larger screen size of 6.82 inches in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate's 6.78 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 9 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has Super AMOLED Screen type. Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has display density of 395 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 9 has only 386 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus ROG Phone 9 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate's ~ 82.2%. Asus ROG Phone 9 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus ROG Phone 9's lower 12 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Asus ROG Phone 9 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate's 64 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Asus ROG Phone 9's 50 MP + 32 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 9 | ROG Phone 8 Ultimate |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 19, 2024 (Expected) | December 13, 2024 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2448 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 386 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 82.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | HDR10+, 3000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Dual Display | Yes, OLED, 2 inches | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, Ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger and grip press |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP568 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 5-Magnet Receiver; 5-Magnet Speaker , Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology | Symmetrical dual front-facing speakers with Dirac HD Sound, 5-magnet stereo speaker, LPDDR5X RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) 32 MP ƒ/1.9-ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.89 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 8 MP ƒ/2 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | IMX766 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 1/3.2", 0.7µm |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | |
| 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, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |