Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9
Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6500mAh vs…
Asus
ROG Phone 10 Pro
$1,299
5categories won
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
$999
1categories won
15 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro takes the overall win
The Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro claims the overall win over the Asus ROG Phone 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the ROG Phone 10 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 10 Pro. Choose the ROG Phone 10 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Asus ROG Phone 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
ROG Phone 10 Pro wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.
ROG Phone 10 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
ROG Phone 10 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Asus ROG Phone 9 wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 2500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,180,000Winner | 3,120,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10650Winner | 10180 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 5,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, matte glass rear with AniMe Vision 648 Mini-LED programmable display, aluminum chassis | Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front |
Software and support
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (ROG UI / ZenUI) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | ROG Phone 10 Pro | Asus ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $999Winner |
Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro
Engineered without limits for hardcore competitive gamers, the ROG Phone 10 Pro pairs an ultra-responsive 185Hz AMOLED display and overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite with a mammoth 6,500 mAh battery, ultrasonic AirTriggers, and AniMe Vision LED matrix.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
Asus ROG Phone 9
The Asus ROG Phone 9 breaks display speed barriers with a 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Features a rear AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED matrix that lets you play retro mini-games on the back, AirTrigger ultrasonic touch sensors, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal OIS, dual USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
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