ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X300 Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $999 | $899 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.