Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5800mAh vs 5160mAh battery…

Asus

iQOO Neo 9

$699

6categories won

13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the ROG Phone 9 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 9 Pro. Choose the ROG Phone 9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1199.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 9 Pro vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1260 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	388 ppi	453 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	144 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nitsWinner	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	—
AnTuTu score	3,120,000Winner	1,620,000
Geekbench multi	9980Winner	5440
Maximum RAM	24 GB	—
Maximum storage	1TB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	—
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60/120fps gyro-EIS	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	5,800 mAhWinner	5,160 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	227 g	190 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Build	Armor aluminum chassis, frosted crystallized nano-textured glass back with AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 15 (ROG UI / Zen UI)	14
OS updates	2 years	—
Security updates	5 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,199	$699Winner