ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 54/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 971,424); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 14 points higher (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 57/100). 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 156.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (83/100 vs 57/100).
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 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (66/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.