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ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ROG Phone 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Asus · 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
91/ 100
Launch price$1,299
Asus · 2023

ROG Phone 7 Pro

ROG Phone 7 Pro
90/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro wins 3 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
3 wins
ROG Phone 7 Pro
ROG Phone 7 Pro
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
ASUS ROG Phone 9 ProROG Phone 7 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    95
    95
  • CameraASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
    91
    84
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    88
    88
  • BatteryROG Phone 7 Pro
    94
    98
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
    100
    96
  • ConnectivityASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
    90
    65
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueROG Phone 7 Pro
    55
    68
Key differences
  • ROG Phone 7 Pro has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,800 mAh
  • ROG Phone 7 Pro has a sharper main camera50.1 MP vs 50 MP
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 165 Hz
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is lighter227 g vs 246 g
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
  • ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G SM8550-AB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • ✓19 g lighter (227 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$8700 cheaper at launch ($1299 vs $9999)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
Reasons to buy ROG Phone 7 Pro
  • ✓Bigger 6,000 mAh battery (+200 mAh)
  • ✓50.1 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display at 165 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 9 ProROG Phone 7 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO AMOLEDAM-OLED
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (388 ppi)1080x2448 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate185 Hz ProMotion165 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,500 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G SM8550-AB (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 830Qualcomm Adreno 740
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512GB / 1024GB512GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-70050.1 MP
Telephoto Zoom32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.532 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm173 x 77 x 10.39 mm
Weight227 g246 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ROG Phone 7 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,800 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast charging65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB C reversible
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1299Price on request
Our verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.8/100

After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 90.3 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 90.3 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Buy ROG Phone 7 Pro if you want

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+200 mAh more)

Upgrade guideOwn the ROG Phone 7 Pro? Is upgrading to the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro worth it?
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Common questions

Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or ROG Phone 7 Pro?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.8/100 compared to ROG Phone 7 Pro (90.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.8 vs top rival 90.3 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 7 Pro?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. ROG Phone 7 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.

How do ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 7 Pro compare for speed?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; ROG Phone 7 Pro scores 95/100.

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