ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,781,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Vivo X90 Pro by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
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 X90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (70/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.