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).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 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)
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
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).
| 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 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 141.7% 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 (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).
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.