Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Asus

16 Ultra

$1,299

15categories won

5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the ROG Phone 9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Ultra

16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 Camera16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1299.

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 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
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

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
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	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	3x	3.2xWinner
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

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
Capacity	5,800 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
Weight	227 g	226 g
Thickness	8.9 mm	9.2 mm
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

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
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

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	16 Ultra
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	$1,199Winner	$1,299