ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1376 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 8431
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1376
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $760 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $616. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $616 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.