ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $899 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $899
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi K80 Ultra was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.