Apple iPhone Air 2 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,290,813); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 10106
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1376 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.