ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X300s
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X300s
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $723 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $999 | $723 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $276. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $276.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (94/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X300s?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.