ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Realme X3 SuperZoom
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme X3 SuperZoom (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 859,084); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 SuperZoom doesn't; the Realme X3 SuperZoom is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Realme X3 SuperZoom
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme X3 SuperZoom better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Realme X3 SuperZoom, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Realme X3 SuperZoom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme X3 SuperZoom
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Realme X3 SuperZoom, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Realme X3 SuperZoom by 189.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme X3 SuperZoom
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (83/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Realme X3 SuperZoom (66/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 SuperZoom is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Realme X3 SuperZoom — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme X3 SuperZoom — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The Realme X3 SuperZoom leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Realme X3 SuperZoom?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.