ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi 9 Pro 5G and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 172.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
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 Mi 9 Pro 5G and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.