Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei nova 15 Ultra
76.6Performance46.7
69Display70.8
47Camera70.7
68.1Battery87.3
60Features60
2 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 910 spec wins — Huawei nova 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 65.8 against 65.8 for Huawei nova 15 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Asus ROG Phone 9 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 47
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 15 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 68
- 285% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 2,500 nits
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.84 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2856x1320 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 460 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits | 4,000 nits+60% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9010S |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,144Top 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,783Top 9% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.4-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,500 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.8 mm+24% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |