Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Asus
PKR 347,499
92/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 347,499.
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Motorola
PKR 194,999
80/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes it by 12.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 152,500 less.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 700 mAh larger battery.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro charges 20W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,499 | PKR 194,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 | September 3, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi) | 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 810 |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 24 GB Better | 8GB LPDDR5X, |
| Internal storage | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP wide | 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, |
| Video recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired, (wireless not officially supported) Better | 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is listed at PKR 347,499 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 152,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Edge 70 Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Plus a 6500 mAh cell, with 65W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).
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