Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Asus ROG Phone 9

Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Asus ROG Phone 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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Asus ROG Phone 9

$999

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12 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Asus ROG Phone 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate. Choose the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Asus ROG Phone 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Asus ROG Phone 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Screen size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution	1080 x 2448Winner	1080 x 2400
Pixel density	—	388 ppi
Refresh rate	185 Hz	185 Hz
Peak brightness	4500 nitsWinner	2500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	3,120,000
Geekbench multi	—	10180
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	13 MP
Selfie camera	32 MP	32 MP
Max video	—	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	5,800 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	65 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Weight	228 g	227 g
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.9 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
Operating system	Android 16	Android 15
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Asus ROG Phone 9
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Asus ROG Phone 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,399	$999Winner