ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. 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 750,481); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (77/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 231.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (83/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (77/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.