ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.