ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo X300 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.