ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4880); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,397,671).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 14 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2397671
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4880 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $680 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the Xiaomi 14 Pro scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2397671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4880 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.4×75.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $680 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.42
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 4880 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Xiaomi 14 Pro was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Xiaomi 14 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 14 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Xiaomi 14 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.