ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,464,181).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 6511
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2464181
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 2486941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 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 | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 15 / 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.