ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3136217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.