ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (65/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.