ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo Y31d
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $999 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 522,680); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't.
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Vivo Y31d
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 522680
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 1532
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $185 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Vivo Y31d, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo Y31d are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (97/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Vivo Y31d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 522680 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 489 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 1532 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $999 | $185 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y31d
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y31d
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y31d
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Vivo Y31d by 500.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $814. Vivo Y31d is cheaper by $814.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo Y31d are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (97/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y31d?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Vivo Y31d?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y31d?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Vivo Y31d?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Vivo Y31d?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.