ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 75/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1376
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (95/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $730 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $646. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $646 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (95/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.