ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic V Flip 2

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads — 78/100 vs 68/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).

The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 48

Honor Magic V Flip 2

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 77
Portability 68
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2345563
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Honor Magic V Flip 2 better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 225g

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic V Flip 2, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 scores 10 points higher (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (68/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor Magic V Flip 2: The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Honor Magic V Flip 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2486941 2345563
Geekbench Single 2203 2203
Geekbench Multi 6511 6511
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1232x2868
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 15, MagicOS 9
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP58
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 167.1×75.6×6.9 mm
Weight 225 g 204 g
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Honor Magic V Flip 2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
73
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display

Honor Magic V Flip 2

  • 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1232x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Honor Magic V Flip 2

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic V Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2486941 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V Flip 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
78/100 -6.0%
2345563 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Honor Magic V Flip 2 by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE

$899

Honor Magic V Flip 2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (68/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V Flip 2?

The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V Flip 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V Flip 2?

The Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic V Flip 2?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.