{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-10-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-9-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T15:17:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,499 against PKR 395,999.",
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        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-10-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-11_11_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T06:15:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 87.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 87.2,
                "overall": 93.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q1 2026 (unofficial leaks)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch / 6.82-inch (sources vary)",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Up to 185Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI / ZenUI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide 32MP 13MP OIS, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5800mAh–6000mAh (conflicting leaks)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor AirTrigger gaming controls",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-9-pro",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-9-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-10-2026-12_21_31-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 347499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T05:25:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 19, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired, (wireless not officially supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 94,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 92,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 87.7,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 83.9
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 87.2,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro costs PKR 48,500 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro charges 15W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro is listed at PKR 395,999 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro at PKR 347,499. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro a 5800 mAh cell, with 80W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}