ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 23/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 37 points higher (60/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (58/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 37 points (60/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.