ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Huawei nova 12
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. 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 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Huawei nova 12, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 11 points higher (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Huawei nova 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.