ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Fairphone 6+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4415); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,101,953); the Fairphone 6+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Fairphone 6+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Fairphone 6+, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Fairphone 6+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1101953 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Fairphone 6+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Fairphone 6+ by 184.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 6+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Fairphone 6+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Fairphone 6+ — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Fairphone 6+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Fairphone 6+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users.