ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1376 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,290,813).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1376
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $877. Vivo iQOO 15T was $877 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.