ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (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 $1099 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2313311
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2486941 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | $1099 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
- 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 and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.