ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,617,928).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3851
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $999
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 54/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $750 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.