PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 9 vs Edge 70

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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.

Asus ROG Phone 9 $999
Safe to buy$24.32/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 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 98Edge 70 55

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

Camera
ROG Phone 9 67Edge 70 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
ROG Phone 9 96Edge 70 76

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

Software longevity
ROG Phone 9 49Edge 70 48

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
ROG Phone 9 58Edge 70 55

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 9Edge 70
Price (street)$999$730
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080x2400, 185Hz6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,800 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless68W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP 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.