ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 382.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 13 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (93/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.