ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Realme X3
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+; estimated prices are $1376 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 33/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 859,084); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Realme X3 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Realme X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $1376
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Realme X3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 30 points higher (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $450 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Realme X3 by 283.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $926. Realme X3 is cheaper by $926.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (75/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (58/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (47/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 30 points (63/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Realme X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Realme X3 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Realme X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Realme X3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.