Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,007,932
- against 1,935,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, if you care about…
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 227 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 3.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,007,932 Best value | 1,935,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 Best value | 2,198 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 Best value | 7,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | 10-core CPU with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,718 Best value | 4,262 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Black, White, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 89.2 % 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 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 42 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits Best value | 1,900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| 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 Best value | 385 ppi |
| 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 | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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, HSPA, 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) Best value | 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 Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK | SM-S731B, SM-S731B/DS |
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