ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-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 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (51/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 201.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (66/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (51/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.