ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,208,784); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3996
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 2486941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (83/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.