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).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 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)
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 34/100)
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).
| 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 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.