ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs vivo IQOO Pad5c: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo IQOO Pad5c edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
ASUS ROG Phone 9
vivo IQOO Pad5c
vivo IQOO Pad5c wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- Speedvivo IQOO Pad5c9095
- CameraASUS ROG Phone 99180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo IQOO Pad5c9495
- DisplayASUS ROG Phone 910094
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo IQOO Pad5c5585
- vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger battery10,000 mAh vs 5,800 mAh
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- vivo IQOO Pad5c has the bigger screen12.1" vs 6.78"
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo IQOO Pad5c wins — BeastScore 90.1/100
The vivo IQOO Pad5c is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 5,800 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.78"). The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (185 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
Larger battery: 10,000 mAh vs 5,800 mAh · Larger display: 12.1" vs 6.78"
Common questions
Which is better: ASUS ROG Phone 9 or vivo IQOO Pad5c?
The vivo IQOO Pad5c is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 5,800 mAh) and bigger screen (12.1" vs 6.78"). The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (185 Hz vs 120 Hz). BeastScore: ASUS ROG Phone 9 89.5/100, vivo IQOO Pad5c 90.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ROG Phone 9 and vivo IQOO Pad5c?
ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery. vivo IQOO Pad5c has a 12.1-inch display and 10000 mAh battery.
How do ASUS ROG Phone 9 and vivo IQOO Pad5c compare for speed?
ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 90/100 for performance; vivo IQOO Pad5c scores 95/100.
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