ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $999
- Better camera (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 57/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; 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 OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $969 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 164.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. OnePlus 9 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (59/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the OnePlus 9 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.