ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $999 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,484,323); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1484323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 22/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $999
- Better camera (64/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1484323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $999 | $600 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 111.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Xiaomi 12T Pro is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (72/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (64/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (43/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.