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ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xperia 5 VI

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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 256GB

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 256GB

AED 3,000

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Sony Xperia 5 128GB

Sony Xperia 5 128GB

AED 2,999

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Best Camera

ROG Phone 9 FE

Best Battery

ROG Phone 9 FE

Our Verdict

ROG Phone 9 FE vs Xperia 5 VI

The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE wins overall due to its vastly superior performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display, and 5500mAh battery that dominates the aging Snapdragon 855 in the Sony. Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE if you're a mobile gamer or power user who demands flagship performance, as its 185Hz refresh rate, 65W fast charging, and latest Android 15 deliver a modern experience the Sony simply cannot match. Buy the Sony Xperia 5 if you're a photography enthusiast who values its triple 12MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS over raw performance, though its outdated Android 9 base is concerning. In UAE, both cost nearly identical AED 3000, making the Asus an absolute no-brainer with superior specs and longevity, while in India the Asus at 49999 rupees crushes the Sony at 79999 rupees in value, offering double the storage and cutting-edge technology for significantly less money.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
ROG Phone 9 FE
Xperia 5 VI
OS
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Screen Size
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
Main Camera
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)
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Storage
256
128
Battery
5500 mAh mAh
3140 mAh mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
18W wired, PD2.0
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Weight
225 g (7.94 oz)
164 g (5.78 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketROG Phone 9 FEXperia 5 VIDifference
UAEAED 3,000AED 2,999Xperia 5 VI saves AED 1
India₹ 49,999₹ 79,999ROG Phone 9 FE saves ₹ 30,000

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