ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 18/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 41 points higher (59/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (65/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 221.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (65/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (58/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (55/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 41 points (59/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.