ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1199 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1199
- Better portability (79/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 22/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (79/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | 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 | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $400 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 198.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.