ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 68/100. Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 68/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 66
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 68
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 68/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 66/100). 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 (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (62/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
AnTuTu 2342433 1405881
Geekbench Single 2205 1270
Geekbench Multi 7192 4106
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1080
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 65W 50W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 195 g
Launch price $449
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
68/100 -66.6%
1405881 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (83/100 vs 66/100).

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 (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (62/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

Both devices scored 68/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.