Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus
PKR 347,999
89/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Spark 50 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 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 347,999.
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Tecno
PKR 64,999
65/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 takes it by 24.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 283,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 700 mAh larger battery.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 charges 20W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Tecno Spark 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,999 | PKR 64,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) | April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | Around 205–210 g (varies by market) Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP64 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) | IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 16 HiOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW Better | 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging Better | 45W Super Charging |
| 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 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope |
| 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 Spark 50 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 50 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 Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 283,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Spark 50 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 Spark 50 5G?
Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 65W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Tecno Spark 50 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 Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm).
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