{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-asus-rog-phone-9-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:03:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 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. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,499 against PKR 347,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 99.7,
                "overall": 96.1
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 98.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.3
            },
            "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": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 97.8,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 98.2
                },
                "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-9": 98,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 83.9,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 83.9
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 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-9": 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-9": 99.7,
                    "asus-rog-phone-9-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro costs PKR 500 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 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 9 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro at PKR 347,499. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}