iQOO 13 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

iQOO 13

$750

91.2/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

91.2

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

$1299

90.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iQOO 13:

✓14g lighter chassis (213g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$549 lower launch MSRP ($750 vs $1299)
✓Larger 6,150 mAh battery capacity (+350 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iQOO 13	ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.82"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	3168x1440 (510 ppi)	2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	4,500 nits peak	2,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony LYT-818	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (2x optical zoom), f/1.85, OIS	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2	32 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.6 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	213 g	227 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	6,150 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$750	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

iQOO 13 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iQOO 13 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy iQOO 13:

Higher overall BeastScore: 91.2 vs top rival 90.8 · Larger battery capacity: 6,150 mAh (+350 mAh more)

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro:

Smoother display: 185Hz refresh rate vs 144Hz · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iQOO 13 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Which phone is better: iQOO 13 or ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?

iQOO 13 leads with an overall BeastScore of 91.2/100 compared to ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (90.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 91.2 vs top rival 90.8 and Larger battery capacity: 6,150 mAh (+350 mAh more).