ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 68/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,484,323); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 68/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 64
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money 48
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1484323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 12T Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 68/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12T Pro: The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi 12T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2342433 1484323
Geekbench Single 2205 1761
Geekbench Multi 7192 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2712x1220
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Launch price $600
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
64
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
68/100 -57.8%
1484323 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12T Pro
$600
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (64/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 34/100).

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

Both devices scored 68/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?

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

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?

The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 42/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?

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