Apple iPhone Air vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone Air
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3100
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9900 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Apple iPhone Air by 18.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (67/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (96/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.