ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Fairphone 4
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 566,483); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Fairphone 4
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 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 (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Fairphone 4, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 20/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Fairphone 4 — 0/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Fairphone 4 by 453.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.