ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 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 | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.