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 — 94/100 vs 75/100 (a 19-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 (3,942,923 vs 3,290,813).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 93
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 56
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3290813
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3211
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (98/100 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 19 points higher (94/100 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 — 56/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 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).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3290813 3942923
Geekbench Single 3211 3640
Geekbench Multi 10106 11033
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +16.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

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 is a bit better (98/100 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 19 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 — 94/100.

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).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).

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.