ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1376 and $1410. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Huawei P50 Pocket
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1410
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 27/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (69/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1410 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 189.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $34. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $34 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (67/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (69/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.