Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
#13
vivo X90 Pro+
#146Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
vivo X90 Pro+
Performance
96.796.3
Camera
99.597.7
Display
97.698.3
Battery
97.691.9
Build
82.177.0
Connectivity
90.686.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
94.987.4
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the vivo X90 Pro+ combines glass and eco leather for a premium feel.
- Both phones have a 6.78-inch display, but the ROG Phone 9 FE offers a higher refresh rate of 185Hz compared to the 120Hz of the X90 Pro+, although the latter has a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the X90 Pro+ uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with both offering substantial RAM options.
- The camera systems differ significantly; the X90 Pro+ has a more versatile setup with multiple lenses, including a periscope telephoto, while the ROG Phone 9 FE focuses on a strong primary sensor and ultrawide capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the ROG Phone at 5500mAh, but the X90 Pro+ supports faster charging at 80W.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs Android 15 with planned upgrades, while the X90 Pro+ operates on Android 13 with its own custom UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
vivo X90 Pro+
General
Release Date
2025, February 04
2022, November 22
Announced
2025, February 04
2022, November 22
Description
N/A
Also known as vivo X90 Pro Plus
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 185Hz, HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak)
LTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~517 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
185Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 740
Memory
256GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50.3 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.4", 0.7µm, AF, 2x optical zoom, OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, 14-bit RAW video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
5500 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min15W wireless (Qi)10W reverse wired
80W wired, 100% in 33 min50W wirelessReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Weight
225 g
221 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, eco leather back
Colors
Phantom Black
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 13, Funtouch (Global), OriginOS 3 (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass