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 — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-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 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1453683
  • 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 (72/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 227g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 3136217 1453683
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 0W
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
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
44/100 -115.7%
1453683 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 115.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (72/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (48/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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 60/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.