ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,700,848).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1700848
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4313
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 21/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (72/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (72/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.