Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5800mAh vs…
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
$999
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
15categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9, 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Asus ROG Phone 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 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.
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 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
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10180 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,299 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh