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; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-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 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei P50
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei P50, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 34/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Huawei P50 — 22/100; 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 Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei P50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei P50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei P50 by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei P50 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (67/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei P50?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei P50 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei P50?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei P50?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.