Asus ROG Phone 9 vs vivo X200 Ultra
Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs vivo X200 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5800mAh vs 6000mAh…
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
$999
2categories won
vivo
X200 Ultra
$1,249
11categories won
8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X200 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X200 Ultra proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X200 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X200 Ultra. Choose the X200 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Asus ROG Phone 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X200 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X200 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
X200 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Asus ROG Phone 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1249.
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 X200 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000 | 3,090,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10180 | 10480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Armor Glass front, aerospace titanium alloy frame, eco-leather or frosted AG glass rear with diamond-cut camera ring |
Software and support
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 5) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,249 |
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
vivo X200 Ultra
Armed with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor and the legendary 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto periscope, the vivo X200 Ultra delivers the purest mobile optical clarity and portrait reproduction ever engineered.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh