Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), 50MP vs 50MP…
Asus
ROG Phone 10 Ultimate
$1,399
4categories won
Asus
ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1,199
1categories won
14 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, 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 ROG Phone 9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
ROG Phone 9 Pro wins on budget and value at $1199 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 ROG Phone 9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,120,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 9980 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60/120fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 5,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Armor aluminum chassis, frosted crystallized nano-textured glass back with AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 (ROG UI / Zen UI) |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Ultimate | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $1,199Winner |
Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate
The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate combines an industry-leading 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 silicon, active graphene aero-chamber cooling, and 6,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery endurance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is an uncompromising gaming titan powered by the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring the world first 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display, AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons, 5800 mAh battery with bypass charging, and AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
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