Between the Phone (2) and ROG Phone 9, the Phone (2) comes out ahead in weight and pixel density, while the ROG Phone 9 wins on antutu and refresh rate. Overall, the Phone (2) scores 64.5 and the ROG Phone 9 scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Phone 9 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Phone (2) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, pixel density.
Pick the ROG Phone 9 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, refresh rate, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, 5g support, front camera, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Phone 9 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- ▲Weight — 25.80 g less. 201.2 vs 227.
- ▲Pixel density — 1.55% more. 394 ppi vs 388 ppi.
Why ASUS - ROG Phone 9 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 100.00% more. 2580000 vs 1290000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 54.17% more. 185 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Wired charging — 44.44% more. 65 W vs 45 W.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 23.40% more. 5800 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 1.19% more. 6.78 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201.2 glead | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mmlead | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.78 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 394 ppilead | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 185 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 2500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5800 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (2) or ROG Phone 9?+
ROG Phone 9 has 23.4% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (2) or ROG Phone 9?+
Phone (2) is 26g lighter — 201.2g vs 227g.
Is Phone (2) waterproof?+
Phone (2) has an IP54 rating.
Does ROG Phone 9 support 5G?+
Yes, ROG Phone 9 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Phone (2) or ROG Phone 9?+
ROG Phone 9 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Phone (2) or ROG Phone 9?+
ROG Phone 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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