Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70
Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5800mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $999 vs…
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
$999
6categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi K70
$699
7categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Asus ROG Phone 9 takes the overall win
The Asus ROG Phone 9 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi K70, 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 Redmi K70 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Asus ROG Phone 9 wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Asus ROG Phone 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Asus ROG Phone 9 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Redmi K70 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 Redmi K70: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 526 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 1,610,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10180Winner | 5420 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| 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@24fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K70 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Xiaomi Redmi K70
Redmi K70 brings premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power, a razor-sharp 2K 4000-nit OLED display with 3840Hz eye-protection PWM dimming, and 120W charging into a hyper-competitive price slot.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14