ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1399 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 47/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1399
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 16 points higher (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 22/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (60/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (79/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $400 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 130.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (60/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (79/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.