ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,540,240); the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.8×76.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) by 103.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) (92/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) is a better fit for active users.