ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme GT6 (China)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT6 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,342,433); the Realme GT6 (China) is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Realme GT6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 54
Realme GT6 (China)
Performance 83
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 71
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7192
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 227g

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme GT6 (China), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT6 (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT6 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT6 (China): The Realme GT6 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Realme GT6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3136217 2342433
Geekbench Single 3100 2205
Geekbench Multi 9900 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 5800 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 162.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 207 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Realme GT6 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Realme GT6 (China)
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Realme GT6 (China)
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme GT6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Realme GT6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
67/100 -33.9%
2342433 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme GT6 (China) by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Realme GT6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT6 (China) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT6 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT6 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Realme GT6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT6 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT6 (China) — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT6 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT6 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT6 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT6 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.