Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
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Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Lighter body
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.78 | 6.78 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 185 | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | 2500 | 2500 |
| PPI | 388 | 388 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 88.2 | 88 |
Platform
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Memory
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10 + | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10 + |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto) | 32 MP, f/2.4, 65mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5800 | 5500 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 65 | 65 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 163.8 | 163.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 220 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 77 |
Launch
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, November 19 | 2025, February 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 20 | Available. Released 2025, February 28 |
Network
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - Global | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 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 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (Up to 7CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro packs a 5800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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