ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,486,941); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $970
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 50.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.