Asus Zenfone 12 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 12. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus ROG Phone 9 FE |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 78990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is Rs. 78990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Asus Zenfone 12's 6.4 inch screen. Asus Zenfone 12 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Asus Zenfone 12 has display density of 411 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Asus Zenfone 12's ~ 84.8%. Asus Zenfone 12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE's larger 16 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
They both have the same 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 FE'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 Zenfone 12 | Asus ROG Phone 9 FE |
| General | ||
| Model | Zenfone 12 | ROG Phone 9 FE |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 27, 2027 (Expected) | February 04, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 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, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor | Fingerprint (under display, optical) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | Mini-LED (341 Dots) Programmable Matrix (on the Back), Pressure Sensitive Zones (Gaming Triggers), USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| 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 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 750 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 10W |