ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.