ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs ASUS Zenfone 10
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 62/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (61/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | ASUS Zenfone 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and ASUS Zenfone 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 33.5% 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, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (61/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ASUS Zenfone 10 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the ASUS Zenfone 10?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.