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ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501): Which One Should You Buy?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Asus · 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

ASUS ROG Phone 9
90/ 100
Launch price$1,099
Asus · 2025

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
76/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS ROG Phone 9
3 wins
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
ASUS ROG Phone 9Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
    90
    95
  • CameraASUS ROG Phone 9
    91
    60
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryASUS ROG Phone 9
    94
    92
  • DisplayASUS ROG Phone 9
    100
    62
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
    55
    68
Key differences
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) has more RAM24 GB vs 12 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • ✓$8900 cheaper at launch ($1099 vs $9999)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display at 185 Hz
Reasons to buy Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
  • ✓6.78" display

Full specifications

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SpecificationASUS ROG Phone 9Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO AMOLEDAM-OLED display
Screen Size6.78"6.78"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (388 ppi)1080x2400 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate185 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness2,500 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SM8750-AB (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 830Qualcomm Adreno 830
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR24 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB1000GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700N/A
Telephoto Zoom32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4Not listed
Ultrawide Camera13 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNot listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.5N/A
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mmN/A
Weight227 g227 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,800 mAh5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging65W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Not listed
Bluetooth5.4Not listed
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2Not listed
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1099Price on request
Our verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 wins — BeastScore 89.5/100

After comparing all the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 9 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W.

Buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W

Buy Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) if you want

More system memory: 24GB RAM vs max 12GB

Common questions

Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 76.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W.

What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501)?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.

How do ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) compare for speed?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 90/100 for performance; Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 1TB AI2501 (Asus I2501) scores 95/100.

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