ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1376 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,030,376).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 3050
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1376
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $377. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is cheaper by $377.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (82/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.