ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme X3 SuperZoom
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme X3 SuperZoom (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 859,084); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 SuperZoom doesn't; the Realme X3 SuperZoom is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 19/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme X3 SuperZoom, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme X3 SuperZoom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Realme X3 SuperZoom, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Realme X3 SuperZoom by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme X3 SuperZoom
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (72/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (58/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (47/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme X3 SuperZoom — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The Realme X3 SuperZoom leads on camera score (49/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme X3 SuperZoom is a better fit for everyday use.