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ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 12

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$1099

89.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

· 2024

OnePlus 12

$799

89.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.3

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery90/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+400 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus 12:

✓7g lighter chassis (220g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $1099)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	ASUS ROG Phone 9	OnePlus 12
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.82"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (388 ppi)	3168x1440 (510 ppi)
Refresh Rate	185 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	4,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony LYT-808
Telephoto Zoom	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.5	32 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm	164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15 mm
Weight	227 g	220 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP65
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,800 mAh	5,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1099	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 89.3 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+400 mAh more)

When to buy OnePlus 12:

Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 65W · Brighter screen: 4,500 nits peak vs 2,500 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 12

Which phone is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 or OnePlus 12?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to OnePlus 12 (89.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 89.3 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+400 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 12?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery, while OnePlus 12 features a 6.82-inch display and 5400 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 12?

In lab hardware evaluations, ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus 12 scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 12

Which phone is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 or OnePlus 12?

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 12?

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 12?

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