Asus Zenfone 12 vs Asus ROG Phone 9
Here you can compare Asus Zenfone 12 and Asus ROG Phone 9. Comparing Asus Zenfone 12 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Asus Zenfone 12 stands against Asus ROG Phone 9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus Zenfone 12 is ₹79,990 and for Asus ROG Phone 9 is ₹83,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 10, 2025.
| Specification | Asus Zenfone 12 | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 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) |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Price | ₹79,990 | ₹83,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.4 in | 6.78 in Bigger Display |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP |
| Weight | 227 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh Bigger Battery |
General
| Model | Zenfone 12 | ROG Phone 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 29, 2025 (Expected) | November 19, 2024 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 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 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | AnTuTu: 3007932 , GeekBench: 10083, 3DMark: 6630, eSIM Support |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP | 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 10W |
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