ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $999 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,809,170); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi Turbo 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2809170
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 6403
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $999
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (45/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $999 | $250 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $749. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $749.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (45/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (93/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.