ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Realme V23i
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 36/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 515,647); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Realme V23i
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Realme V23i, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 32 points higher (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (66/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Realme V23i by 354.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (66/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Realme V23i?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.