ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 67/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 71
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1453683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5401
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 1 points higher (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 2342433 1453683
Geekbench Single 2205 1967
Geekbench Multi 7192 5401
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 65W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 201 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
67/100 -61.1%
1453683 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.