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Lab Benchmark Battle

TD Tech M40 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Huawei · 2022

TD Tech M40

Price on request

76.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

76.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Asus · 2025

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)

Price on request

76.4/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

76.4

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera60/100

Battery92/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy TD Tech M40:

✓39g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501):

✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+1,600 mAh more capacity)
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	TD Tech M40	Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.5"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	1080x2376 (402 ppi)	1080x2400 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	HarmonyOS	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm	N/A
Weight	188 g	227 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,200 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

TD Tech M40 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, TD Tech M40 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy TD Tech M40:

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.6 vs top rival 76.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W

When to buy Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501):

Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+1,600 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: TD Tech M40 vs Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)

Which phone is better: TD Tech M40 or Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)?

TD Tech M40 leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.6/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.6 vs top rival 76.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between TD Tech M40 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)?

TD Tech M40 is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 4200 mAh battery, while Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501) features a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between TD Tech M40 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501)?

In lab hardware evaluations, TD Tech M40 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB AI2501 (Asus I2501) scores 60/100.

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