ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Fairphone 3+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 26/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Fairphone 3+, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 42 points higher (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $489 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Fairphone 3+ by 861.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use.