POCO X6 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

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

POCO X6 Pro

$349

88.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.7

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera88/100

Battery88/100

· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$1099

89.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy POCO X6 Pro:

✓41g lighter chassis (186g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$750 lower launch MSRP ($349 vs $1099)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+800 mAh more capacity)
✓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	POCO X6 Pro	ASUS ROG Phone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	2712x1220 (446 ppi)	2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,800 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 14	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.7, OIS, OmniVision OV64B	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	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	16 MP, f/2.45	32 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	160.5 x 74 x 8.25 mm	163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight	186 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	IP54	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W 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 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	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	$349	$1099

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 POCO X6 Pro:

Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP · Lighter body: 186g (41g lighter in hand)

When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.7 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO X6 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Which phone is better: POCO X6 Pro or ASUS ROG Phone 9?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to POCO X6 Pro (88.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.7 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more).