ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.