ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $999. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 35/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (76/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (66/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (76/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.