ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 56/100 (a 12-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 (2,342,433 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 48
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 225g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 12 points higher (68/100 vs 56/100). 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 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2342433 820210
Geekbench Single 2205 1059
Geekbench Multi 7192 3012
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 225 g 166 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -185.6%
820210 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 185.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
$899
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (83/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (66/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

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 Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.