ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-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 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 203.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (83/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.