ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor 90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor 90 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor 90 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (71/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Honor 90 Pro — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1463370 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor 90 Pro by 114.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor 90 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
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 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor 90 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 90 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.