ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5160); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,504,467); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 118.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.