Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
85.5Performance32
65.2Display45.6
56.1Camera39
77Battery51.8
68Features65.3
12 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and battery (+25). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 32
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 52
- 263% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 784,274
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 26% lower weight: 168 g vs 227 g
- 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 402 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+163% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+263%Top 2% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+206%Top 6% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+238%Top 2% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+35% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 67 W+3% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 14 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g+26% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.3 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |