ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme GT5 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5400); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,402,979).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme GT5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $999
- Better camera (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $999 | $700 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme GT5 Pro by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Realme GT5 Pro is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (58/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (62/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.