{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-tecno-camon-19-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:00:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 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": 27.5,
                "overall": 88.9
            },
            "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": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_38_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T04:48:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.7 × 74.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "204.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate Up to 500 nits (typical)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HIOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP (Wide, f/1.6, PDAF, OIS, RGBW sensor) 2MP Macro 2MP Depth Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama OIS + EIS Video Stabilization Night Portrait",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR, Dual Video",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Flash Charge USB Type-C Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-9",
        "margin": 10.4,
        "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
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 89
                },
                "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-9": 83.9,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 50
                },
                "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": 27.5,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G costs PKR 273,000 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 charges 32W faster.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G 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 Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 273,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 65W and 33W 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/)."
}