Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Asus
ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1,199
1categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
16categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the ROG Phone 9 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 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 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60/120fps gyro-EIS | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Armor aluminum chassis, frosted crystallized nano-textured glass back with AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI / Zen UI) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,049Winner |
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is an uncompromising gaming titan powered by the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring the world first 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display, AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons, 5800 mAh battery with bypass charging, and AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh