ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Realme V23i

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 515,647); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 93
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 56
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 227g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Realme V23i, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (66/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3290813 515647
Geekbench Single 3211 688
Geekbench Multi 10106 1794
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1612
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 185 g
Launch price $1376
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -538.2%
515647 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Realme V23i by 538.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (93/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (66/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme V23i?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Realme V23i?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme V23i?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme V23i?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Realme V23i?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.