ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 35/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 227g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 25 points higher (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3136217
Geekbench Single 3100
Geekbench Multi 9900
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 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 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 227 g 166 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (58/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.