ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 60/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,136,217); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 19 points higher (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (41/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (41/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.