ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs OnePlus 9
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,157,244); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
OnePlus 9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $899
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the OnePlus 9, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, OnePlus 9 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 1157244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $729 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads OnePlus 9 by 114.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. OnePlus 9 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (83/100 vs 64/100).
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 OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the OnePlus 9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.