ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 954,090); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), 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 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 145.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.