ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.