Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
85.5Performance20
65.2Display31.2
56.1Camera29.8
77Battery29.4
68Features20
16 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro3 spec wins — Redmi Note 8
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) and features (+48). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 68 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- 16% lower weight: 190 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 409 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+208% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 665 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+1040%Top 2% | 250,000Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+845%Top 6% | 330Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+662%Top 2% | 1,300Top 99% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+500% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+45% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+261% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 14 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |