ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Tecno Pop 5X
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 28/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 40 points higher (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pop 5X
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In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (66/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 40 points (68/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.