ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.3mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 7
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.