ROG Phone 9 vs Edge 70
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The ROG Phone 9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: ROG Phone 9 58 · 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.
Category by category
The Edge 70's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch p-oled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 4500 nits.
The ROG Phone 9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,800mAh vs 4,800mAh — the ROG Phone 9 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | ROG Phone 9 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $999 | $730 |
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080x2400, 185Hz | 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | 160 × 74 × 5.99 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 159 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Nov 2029 | Oct 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.