ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| 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 13 / ROG UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 112.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.