ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei nova 10z
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 18/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei nova 10z
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei nova 10z, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 42 points higher (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova 10z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (58/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (76/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 42 points (60/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei nova 10z?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 18/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei nova 10z?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.