ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-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 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (59/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 125.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 57/100).
display
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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (60/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (59/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.