ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei Pura X Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; estimated prices are $1376 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Huawei Pura X Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $1376 vs $1520
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $1520 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $144. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is cheaper by $144.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (58/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.