ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei P50

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4100); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Huawei P50
Performance 11
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 25
Design 73
Value for money 62
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $700 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei P50, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P50 leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Huawei P50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3136217 1119714
Geekbench Single 3100 1488
Geekbench Multi 9900 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2700x1224
Refresh rate 185 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 65W 66W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI HarmonyOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 181 g
Price $999 $700
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei P50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
29/100 -180.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei P50 by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Huawei P50
$700

Price difference: $299. Huawei P50 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (72/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (58/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei P50 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50?

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?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei P50 is a better fit for everyday use.