ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. 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 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 737693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, 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 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 737693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1043 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2472 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Motorola Edge 40 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 217.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.