ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor 600 Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $549. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 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 3,038,473); the Honor 600 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Honor 600 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 9

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 52

Honor 600 Pro

Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 69
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3038473
  • 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 83/100)

What makes Honor 600 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor 600 Pro, the Honor 600 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Honor 600 Pro — 86/100; 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 and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor 600 Pro: The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Honor 600 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3136217 3038473
Geekbench Single 3100 3013
Geekbench Multi 9900 9287
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" OLED LTPS
Resolution 2400x1080 2600x1200
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7000 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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm —
Weight 227 g 190 g
Launch price $999 $549

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Honor 600 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display

Honor 600 Pro

  • 6.6" OLED LTPS
  • Resolution: 2600x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery

Honor 600 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor 600 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Honor 600 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 -3.2%
3038473 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor 600 Pro by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$999

Honor 600 Pro

$549

Launch price difference: $450. Honor 600 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 600 Pro?

The Honor 600 Pro 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 600 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor 600 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 600 Pro?

The Honor 600 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor 600 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.