Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 30 W |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 W |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 452 ppi |
| AnTuTu | 2580000 | 2740000 |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g |
Between the ROG Phone 9 and X200 Pro, the ROG Phone 9 comes out ahead in refresh rate / headphone jack, while the X200 Pro wins on wireless charging / wired charging. Overall, the ROG Phone 9 scores 72.4 and the X200 Pro scores 71.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.4 vs 71.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the ROG Phone 9 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, headphone jack. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 54.17% more. 185 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Pick the X200 Pro if you care most about wireless charging / wired charging. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, pixel density, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 30 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, screen size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASUS - ROG Phone 9 or Vivo - X200 Pro?
ASUS - ROG Phone 9 leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - ROG Phone 9 if…
ASUS - ROG Phone 9 has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, has headphone jack.
Choose Vivo - X200 Pro if…
Vivo - X200 Pro has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, wired charging w, pixel density ppi.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - ROG Phone 9 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 54.17% more. 185 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Why Vivo - X200 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 30 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 16.49% more. 452 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 6.20% more. 2740000 vs 2580000.
- ▲Weight — 4.00 g less. 223 vs 227.
- ▲Battery capacity — 3.45% more. 6000 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 4 (vs 3).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 223 glead |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 " | 6.78 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 388 ppi | 452 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 185 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2500 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2580000 | 2740000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.0 GHz | 23.2 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 W | 90 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 30 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | truelead | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Phone 9 | Vivo - X200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, ROG Phone 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro has 3.4% more battery — 5800 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, ROG Phone 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro is 4g lighter — 227g vs 223g.
Is ROG Phone 9 waterproof?+
ROG Phone 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does X200 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, X200 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, ROG Phone 9 or X200 Pro?+
X200 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.