ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 7192
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (97/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2342433 3034849
Geekbench Single 2205 2970
Geekbench Multi 7192 9490
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm
Weight 225 g 163 g
Launch price $1099
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +22.8%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (73/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (97/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.