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ROG Phone 8 vs ROG Phone 9 FE

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Asus ROG Phone 8 512GB

Asus ROG Phone 8 512GB

AED 3,950

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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 512GB

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 512GB

AED 3,400

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

ROG Phone 8

Our Verdict

ROG Phone 8 vs ROG Phone 9 FE

The Asus ROG Phone 8 512GB has a superior triple-camera setup with 50MP main, 32MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), and 13MP ultrawide, while the ROG Phone 9 FE has only a single 32MP wide sensor — a clear advantage for zoom and versatility in photography. Buy the ROG Phone 8 if you need 65W wired charging, gimbal OIS, and telephoto zoom for mobile photography or gaming with high-resolution captures. Buy the ROG Phone 9 FE if you prioritize the latest Android 15 OS and lower price without needing multi-lens flexibility or optical zoom. In UAE at AED 3950 vs AED 3400, the ROG Phone 9 FE is better because it saves AED 550 with identical battery, chipset, and charging speed. In India at ₹78999 vs ₹55999, the ROG Phone 9 FE wins on value because it cuts ₹23,000 while keeping the same 5500mAh battery and 65W fast charging.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
ROG Phone 8
ROG Phone 9 FE
OS
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
Main Camera
- International model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm - SEA/China/India model - 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)
Storage
512
512
Battery
5500 mAh mAh
5500 mAh mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min - International 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS - India 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
225 g (7.94 oz)
225 g (7.94 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketROG Phone 8ROG Phone 9 FEDifference
UAEAED 3,950AED 3,400ROG Phone 9 FE saves AED 550
India₹ 78,999₹ 55,999ROG Phone 9 FE saves ₹ 23,000

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