PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Edge 70

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The ROG Phone 9 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: ROG Phone 9 Pro 59 · Edge 70 55 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro $1000
Safe to buy$24.33/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029
Motorola Edge 70 $730
Safe to buy$18.08/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20272029

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 9 Pro 60Edge 70 80

The Edge 70's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch p-oled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 4500 nits.

Performance
ROG Phone 9 Pro 98Edge 70 55

The ROG Phone 9 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 9 Pro 79Edge 70 67

The ROG Phone 9 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
ROG Phone 9 Pro 96Edge 70 76

5,800mAh vs 4,800mAh — the ROG Phone 9 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 9 Pro 49Edge 70 48

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
ROG Phone 9 Pro 59Edge 70 55

Overall value goes to the ROG Phone 9 Pro at $24.33 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 9 ProEdge 70
Price (street)$1000$730
Display6.78-inch flexible LTPO AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2400), 1–185Hz, 2500-nit peak6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM16GB/24GB12GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,800 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging65W wired (HyperCharge), 15W Qi wireless68W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (Sony Lytia 700 1/1.56-inch, gimbal OIS), 13MP ultra-wide (120-degree), 32MP telephoto 3x (OIS)50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm160 × 74 × 5.99 mm
Weight227 g159 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilNov 2029Oct 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.