ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $999 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 28/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 32 points higher (60/100 vs 28/100). 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 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $999 | $380 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $619. OnePlus Nord 2T is cheaper by $619.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (58/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T by 32 points (60/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.