ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme V23i
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 515,647); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme V23i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme V23i, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme V23i by 508.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.