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 — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- 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 (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (67/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
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 71/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
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 (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.