ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (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 Huawei nova Y70 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei nova Y70 Plus, 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 "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 42 points (60/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei nova Y70 Plus?
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 Y70 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.