ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,453,683); the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) 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
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1453683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5401
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (55/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China): The Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 2342433 1453683
Geekbench Single 2205 1967
Geekbench Multi 7192 5401
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 13, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.8×76.9×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 197 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
61/100 -61.1%
1453683 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (55/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 7 (China) is a better fit for active users.