Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Asus Zenfone 12
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 12. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 83990 | Rs. 79990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 is Rs. 83990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Asus Zenfone 12's 6.4 inch screen. Asus ROG Phone 9 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Asus Zenfone 12 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Asus Zenfone 12 has display density of 411 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 9 has only 388 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 Zenfone 12's ~ 84.8%. Asus ROG Phone 9 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Asus Zenfone 12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus Zenfone 12's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 has 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus Zenfone 12's 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Asus Zenfone 12 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 9's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| General | ||
| Model | ROG Phone 9 | Zenfone 12 |
| 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 | December 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 84.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v1.4 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AnTuTu: 3007932 , GeekBench: 10083, 3DMark: 6630, eSIM Support | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno GPU |
| 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 | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 5W |