ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor X50 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X50 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,420,808); the Honor X50 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor X50 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Faster charging: 65W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X50 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor X50 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor X50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor X50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X50 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor X50 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor X50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor X50 Pro by 120.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor X50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor X50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Honor X50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor X50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor X50 Pro — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor X50 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 X50 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor X50 Pro is a better fit for active users.