ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei P50 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1376 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4360); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,141,829); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Huawei P50 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4360 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1376
- Better camera (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Huawei P50 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 54/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100; 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 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Huawei P50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1141829 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1228 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4360 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei P50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei P50 Pro by 188.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $177. Huawei P50 Pro was $177 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).
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 Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Huawei P50 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei P50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei P50 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei P50 Pro?
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 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users.