ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs OnePlus 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $999 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 39/100 (a 21-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 1,135,878); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
OnePlus 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $729 vs $999
- Better camera (46/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the OnePlus 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 21 points higher (60/100 vs 39/100). 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 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 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 | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $999 | $729 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads OnePlus 9 by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $270. OnePlus 9 is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (72/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (58/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 21 points (60/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 9 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for everyday use.