ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Vivo iQOO 16 was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.