ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,136,217); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Vivo X500 Pro was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.