ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,208,784); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS ROG Phone 9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3996
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 9900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.