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; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-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 (3,326,259 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9900
- 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 at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 17 points higher (88/100 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). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 17 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 — 88/100.
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.