REDMAGIC 11 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
REDMAGIC 11 Pro (#1, best overall) vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (#2, best premium): in our Gaming Phones scoring the REDMAGIC 11 Pro totals 9.9/10 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 9.6/10, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro leading on Cooling and Battery Life. At $800 versus $1,295, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro costs $495 less.
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Side by side
| REDMAGIC 11 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $1295 |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED, 2480x1116, 144Hz | 6.78" AMOLED, 2448x1080, 165Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB/24GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 512GB |
| Battery | 6,500mAh, 100W charging | 5,500mAh, 65W HyperCharge |
| Cooling | Built-in turbo fan | — |
| Features | — | AirTrigger 9, X Mode |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best gaming phones scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the REDMAGIC 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro made our Top 5 Gaming Phones, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best premium). Ultimate gaming machine with Snapdragon 8 Elite, only phone with built-in active cooling fan, 144Hz display, physical shoulder triggers, and up to 24GB RAM at just $649. Premium gaming flagship with smoothest 165Hz display, AirTrigger 9 ultrasonic controls, and best build quality among gaming phones. Last ROG Phone model—a collector's item.
We score gaming phones on Performance (35%), Display (25%), Cooling (20%), Gaming Features (10%) and Battery Life (10%). On that basis the REDMAGIC 11 Pro totals 9.9 out of 10 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 9.6. The widest gap is Cooling, where the REDMAGIC 11 Pro scores 10 against 9 for the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — thermal. Battery Life also separates them: 9 for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 8 for the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 6.8" AMOLED, 2480x1116, 144Hz on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 6.78" AMOLED, 2448x1080, 165Hz on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro; RAM — 12GB/16GB/24GB on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 16GB on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro; Storage — 256GB/512GB/1TB on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 512GB on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro; Battery — 6,500mAh, 100W charging on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 5,500mAh, 65W HyperCharge on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro. They match on Processor.
Pricing as of July 18, 2026: $800 for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro and $1,295 for the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, a $495 difference in the REDMAGIC 11 Pro's favor. Owners praise the REDMAGIC 11 Pro for built-in active cooling fan and 144Hz gaming display; the most common complaint is mediocre cameras. Owners praise the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro for 165Hz smoothest display and airTrigger 9 controls; the most common complaint is $1,099 premium price.
REDMAGIC 11 Pro
- Built-in active cooling fan
- 144Hz gaming display
- Physical shoulder triggers
- Up to 24GB RAM
- Mediocre cameras
- Only 2 years updates
- Aggressive gaming aesthetic
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 165Hz smoothest display
- AirTrigger 9 controls
- Best gaming phone build
- Armoury Crate software
- $1,099 premium price
- Last ROG Phone model
- Large and heavy
Which should you buy?
The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is the better fit for hardcore mobile gamers and emulation enthusiasts — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Cooling and Battery Life. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is the better fit for premium gaming experience and flagship quality + gaming. Since the REDMAGIC 11 Pro is both the higher scorer and $495 cheaper, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro only makes sense for premium gaming experience. The REDMAGIC 11 Pro is a poor fit for photography needs; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a poor fit for budget gamers.
Choose the REDMAGIC 11 Pro if
- Hardcore mobile gamers
- Emulation enthusiasts
- Benchmark chasers
Skip it if
- Photography needs
- Long-term software support
Choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro if
- Premium gaming experience
- Flagship quality + gaming
- ROG ecosystem
Skip it if
- Budget gamers
- Future-proofing concerns
Common questions
Is the REDMAGIC 11 Pro better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
In our Gaming Phones ranking the REDMAGIC 11 Pro scores higher overall, 9.9 to 9.6, with the biggest advantage in Cooling. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro cost than the REDMAGIC 11 Pro?
$495 more as of July 18, 2026: $1,295 for the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro against $800 for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the REDMAGIC 11 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The headline spec difference is Display: 6.8" AMOLED, 2480x1116, 144Hz on the REDMAGIC 11 Pro versus 6.78" AMOLED, 2448x1080, 165Hz on the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro. In use, the gap that matters most is Cooling (10 vs 9 in our scoring): thermal.