Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Asus Zenfone 12
Here you can compare Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Asus Zenfone 12. Comparing Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Asus Zenfone 12 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Asus ROG Phone 9 FE stands against Asus Zenfone 12 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is ₹78,990 and for Asus Zenfone 12 is ₹79,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 08, 2026.
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Asus Zenfone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Price | ₹78,990 | ₹79,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 80 / 100 Better Specs | 77 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.78 in Bigger Display | 6.4 in |
| RAM | 16 GB More RAM | 8 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.32 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 225 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh Bigger Battery | 5000 mAh |
General
| Model | ROG Phone 9 FE | Zenfone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 04, 2025 | July 27, 2027 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | |
| Colors | Phantom Black |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 84.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | SA&NSA: n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n18 / n20 / n25 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 / n79 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 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 | Dual Stereo Speakers |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno GPU |
| 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 5W |
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