{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-huawei-pura-90s-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T13:29:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 91 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,999 against PKR 433,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 96.2
            },
            "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": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_29_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 433999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:40:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 77.2,
                "overall": 90.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 14, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "230.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 + IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR",
                    "Protection": "Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9030S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 935F",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 16.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP.",
                    "Video recording": "up to 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Barometer, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gesture Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-9",
        "margin": 5.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "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,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 82.8
                },
                "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-9": 98,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 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,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "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-9": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 77.2
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 costs PKR 86,000 less.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 35W faster.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.6 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 9 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max at PKR 433,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 cheaper by PKR 86,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 65W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) while Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}