ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Redmi K60
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K60 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $999 and $360. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,425,621); the Redmi K60 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi K60
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1425621
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K60 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $999
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Redmi K60, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Redmi K60 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Redmi K60 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1425621 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $360 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K60
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K60
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K60
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Redmi K60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Redmi K60 by 120.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $639. Redmi K60 was $639 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Redmi K60 (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K60 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K60 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K60?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Redmi K60 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi K60?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K60 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K60?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi K60?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K60 is a better fit for active users.