ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $899 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $899
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $590 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 5.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.