{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-10-vs-asus-rog-phone-9/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T15:36:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 10 vs Asus ROG Phone 9",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Asus ROG Phone 10 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Asus ROG Phone 10 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 229,999 against PKR 347,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 10",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-10",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-4-2026-11_43_35-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-04T11:30:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 84.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 30, 2026 (unconfirmed)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED (rumored) 165 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (rumored flagship)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno series",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (rumored)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 50 MP main 32 MP secondary 13 MP tertiary",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30 fps (rear)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "fast charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display, optical Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 9",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-9",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-24-2026-11_22_49-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 347999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-25T06:02:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 76.6,
                "overall": 93.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 19, 2024 (Official global launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP RGBW",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-9",
        "margin": 9.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10": 95.4,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "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": 82,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 98
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10": 64.2,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 83.9
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10": 100,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10": 62.5,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10": 100,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 76.6
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 costs PKR 118,000 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 10 or Asus ROG Phone 9?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Asus ROG Phone 10 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 10 and Asus ROG Phone 9 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 is listed at PKR 229,999 and Asus ROG Phone 9 at PKR 347,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 10 cheaper by PKR 118,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 10 or Asus ROG Phone 9?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 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 or Asus ROG Phone 9?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 10 carries a 5500 mAh cell and Asus ROG Phone 9 a 5800 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 10 or Asus ROG Phone 9?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 10 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (rumored flagship) while Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}