ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Realme 11 Pro+
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Phone 9 dominates as a flagship gaming phone with its 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display (2500 nits), Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and superior camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 8K video recording, and reliable software updates. Realme 11 Pro+ offers impressive value with a 200MP main camera, 100W charging, and competent 120Hz AMOLED display, but suffers from MediaTek's Dimensity 7050 (significantly weaker performance), older Android 13, plastic construction, and no IP rating. For gaming and longevity, ROG Phone 9 justifies its premium. For budget-conscious users prioritizing megapixels and fast charging over performance, Realme 11 Pro+ remains decent, though it won't age well. Recommendation: Choose ASUS ROG Phone 9 if you value performance and durability; choose Realme 11 Pro+ only if budget is paramount and gaming doesn't matter.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Phone 9 if…
- →185Hz display refresh rate is the highest on any smartphone
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced cooling sustains peak gaming performance
- →5800 mAh battery handles extended gaming sessions
Buy the Realme 11 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- →100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- →Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Pros
- 185Hz display refresh rate is the highest on any smartphone
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced cooling sustains peak gaming performance
- 5800 mAh battery handles extended gaming sessions
- AniMe Vision LED dot-matrix display on the back for notifications
- AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons enhance mobile gaming controls
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g — feels chunky as a daily driver
- 65W charging is slow compared to Chinese gaming phone rivals
- Camera is competent but not flagship-level for the price
- Gaming-focused design is too aggressive for many users
Realme 11 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- 100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
- 120Hz AMOLED display is smooth and vivid
- 5G connectivity with Dimensity 7050 performance
Cons
- 200 MP mode produces large files with diminishing returns in low light
- No water resistance rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are filler cameras
- No wireless charging
- Dimensity 7050 is a mid-range chip — not for heavy gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Realme 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 189 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9 mm | 161.6 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX906) | 200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung ISOCELL HP3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 185Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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