Asus ZenFone 9 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has better RAM than Asus ZenFone 9. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more internal memory than Asus ZenFone.
| Name | Asus ZenFone 9 | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 63990 | Rs. 101990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 28, 2022. The cost of Asus ZenFone 9 is Rs. 63990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 19, 2024. The Expected cost of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is Rs. 101990.
Display comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Asus ZenFone 9's 5.9 inch screen. Asus ZenFone 9 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Asus ZenFone 9 has display density of 446 PPI & Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has only 388 PPI display density. Asus ZenFone 9 has 20:9 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 ZenFone 9's lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Asus ZenFone 9 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 ZenFone 9's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ZenFone 9 | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | ZenFone 9 | 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 28, 2022 | November 19, 2024 |
| In The Box | Clear Case, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.1 mm | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1100 nits Peak Brightness, 112% DCI-P3, 151.9% sRGB color gamut | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.4 |
| 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 | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP65/IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AnTuTu: 3042971, GeekBench: 10179, 3DMark: 6599 LPDDR5X RAM, Multi-Magnet Dual Stereo Speakers, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Esim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | Sony Lytia 700 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro (RAW file support, up to 32 seconds long exposure), Pro video, Light Trail(Beta)*, Panorama, Night, Timelapse, Slo-mo | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | 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 | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |