{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-xiaomi-15/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:31:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi 15",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi 15 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. The Asus ROG Phone 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,999 against PKR 349,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 9",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-9",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-24-2026-11_22_49-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 347999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-25T06:02:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 19, 2024 (Official global launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP RGBW",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 15",
            "slug": "xiaomi-15",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-09_40_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 349999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T04:50:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 85.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 99.8,
                "overall": 96.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 29, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "191g (varies slightly by color variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.36 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2670 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 68 Billion Colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass / Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon cores)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide (f/1.6, OIS) 50MP Telephoto 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K, 4K Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 5400mAh (China) / 5240mAh (Global)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-15": 97.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 98,
                    "xiaomi-15": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 83.9,
                    "xiaomi-15": 85.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "xiaomi-15": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "xiaomi-15": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "xiaomi-15": 99.8
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 15 charges 25W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 15 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Xiaomi 15?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 15 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Xiaomi 15 at PKR 349,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}