ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 18/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 859,084); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.4mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Lighter: 227g vs 241g
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 42 points higher (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 241 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (72/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (58/100 vs 18/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 42 points (60/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (48/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.