ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $999 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 24/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 20/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $400 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 280.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (67/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.