ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 7192
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 2464181 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $1199 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.