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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5800mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $999 vs…

Asus Asus ROG Phone 9 official product image

Asus

Asus ROG Phone 9

$999

7categories won

vivo iQOO Neo 9 official product image

vivo

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 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

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

🔋 BatteryAsus ROG Phone 9

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

🎮 GamingAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValueiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $999.

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.

Asus ROG Phone 9 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO 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, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO Neo 9
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node
3 nm
—
AnTuTu score
3,120,000Winner
1,620,000
Geekbench multi
10180Winner
5440
Maximum RAM
16 GB
—
Maximum storage
512GB
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Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor
50 MP
—
Rear cameras
3
—
Ultrawide
13 MP
—
Selfie camera
32 MPWinner
16 MP
Max video
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS
8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO 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, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO Neo 9
Weight
227 g
190 gWinner
Thickness
8.9 mm
8 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP54
Build
Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front
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Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO Neo 9
Operating system
Android 15
14
OS updates
4 years
—
Security updates
5 years
—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, vivo iQOO Neo 9
SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9iQOO Neo 9
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$999
$699Winner

Asus ROG Phone 9

The Asus ROG Phone 9 breaks display speed barriers with a 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Features a rear AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED matrix that lets you play retro mini-games on the back, AirTrigger ultrasonic touch sensors, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal OIS, dual USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance.

Display
6.78"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,800mAh
Full Asus ROG Phone 9 specifications →

vivo iQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.

Display
6.78"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Battery
5,160mAh
Software
14
Full iQOO Neo 9 specifications →

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