ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $999 and $1410. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 27/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1410
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 13/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 33 points higher (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (41/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1410 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (72/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (39/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (58/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (41/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 33 points (60/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for everyday use.