ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (45/100 vs 2/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 161.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (45/100 vs 2/100).
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 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (57/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.