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; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Realme GT 8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 71/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
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 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.