{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T17:00:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,999 against PKR 369,999.",
    "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": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
            "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_08_43-AM-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 369999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T06:27:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 88.8,
                "overall": 90.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display)",
                    "Resolution": "2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G710 MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF Telephoto Camera: 50MP, 2× optical zoom, PDAF Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 115° FOV, PDAF Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS, PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-9",
        "margin": 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,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 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,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 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,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 88.8
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 50 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 5W faster.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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 Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}