ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor 70
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 57/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 54 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor 70
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor 70, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 11 points higher (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Honor 70 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 54 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Honor 70 by 203.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Honor 70 (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor 70?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor 70?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor 70 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor 70?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor 70?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor 70?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.