ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1376. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1376
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3290813 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3211 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / 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 | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1376 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $477. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $477 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 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 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.