Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy S25: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,135,223
- against 2,342,007
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 416 ppi
- against 388 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,342,007 | 3,135,223 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | 3,175 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | 10,050 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,755 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Coral, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 146.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 162 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 416 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Host 3.2 | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.13 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.36 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 FE | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 909 € |
| Model numbers | AI2401 | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS |
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