ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 280.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (67/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.