ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nothing Phone (4b)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). 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 969,048); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 59
Portability 47
Value for money 50
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 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 (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Nothing Phone (4b)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 2342433 969048
Geekbench Single 2205 1071
Geekbench Multi 7192 3057
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2344
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 65W 33W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 210 g
Launch price $355
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
55/100 -141.7%
969048 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 141.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (83/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 58/100).

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

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