ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D vs ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,453,683); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.4mm).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 56
Design 1
Value for money 35
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1453683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5401
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 239g

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D vs the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (18/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (55/100 vs 35/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D is a better fit for everyday use.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1453683 2342433
Geekbench Single 1967 2205
Geekbench Multi 5401 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX4 IP68
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 239 g 225 g
Price $1080
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 12MP
31
camera
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D and ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
39/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
51/100 +37.9%
2342433 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D
$1080
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (45/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (18/100 vs 1/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D (55/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D or the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D over the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6D is a better fit for everyday use. The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use.