ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 278.3% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (67/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (79/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.