ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Fairphone 4
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $1376 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 19/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 517,683); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1376
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Fairphone 4, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 44 points higher (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $449 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 535.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $927. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $927.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (58/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (63/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.