ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X500
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $999 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,136,217); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo X500 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X500?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.