Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus
PKR 347,999
89/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 347,999.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 278,000 less.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 5W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB Better | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | 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 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 278,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 65W and 70W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).
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