ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1376. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1376
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9900
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1376 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.