ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 5/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 46 points (51/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE better?

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 46 points higher (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 466x466
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (57/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 46 points (51/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.