Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5800mAh vs…

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MIX Fold 5

$1,699

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2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Asus ROG Phone 9 takes the lead, while the MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Asus ROG Phone 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.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1699.

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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.78"	7.98"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	388 ppi	418 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
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	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	20 MP
Max video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	5,800 mAhWinner	5,400 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
Weight	227 g	216 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	4.5 mmWinner
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

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
Operating system	Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	MIX Fold 5
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	$1,699

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 →

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.

Display: 7.98"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full MIX Fold 5 specifications →