ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5160); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 103.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (92/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.