ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Tecno Phantom X2
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 44/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,484,077); the Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Tecno Phantom X2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1484077
- 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 (75/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 19 points higher (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (46/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1484077 | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $1376 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 121.7% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom X2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (75/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (46/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom X2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.