ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads — 39/100 vs 30/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 2/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 scores 9 points higher (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $680 | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (45/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 (65/100 vs 2/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.