ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Fairphone 5
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Fairphone 5
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Fairphone 5, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 5
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display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 5?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Fairphone 5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.