ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme GT7 (China)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,835,794); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 71/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2835794
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2729
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 8430
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 227g

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT7 (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Realme GT7 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 3136217 2835794
Geekbench Single 3100 2729
Geekbench Multi 9900 8430
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1280x2800
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
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 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 203 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • 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 GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 -10.6%
2835794 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme GT7 (China) by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

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 GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

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

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.