ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1376 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,290,813).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $950 vs $1376
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (44/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (44/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $950 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $426. Vivo X300 Ultra is cheaper by $426.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (96/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (44/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.