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ROG Phone 9 FE vs iQOO 12 Pro

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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 256GB

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 256GB

AED 3,000

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vivo iQOO 12 Pro 512GB

vivo iQOO 12 Pro 512GB

AED 2,500

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Best Camera

ROG Phone 9 FE

Best Battery

ROG Phone 9 FE

Our Verdict

ROG Phone 9 FE vs iQOO 12 Pro

The vivo iQOO 12 Pro wins overall due to its superior 120W fast charging and 3000-nit peak brightness display, delivering real-world usability advantages over the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE's gaming-focused 185Hz refresh rate. The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is ideal for competitive mobile gamers who prioritize the 185Hz LTPO AMOLED screen and need Android 15's latest features, plus its 5500mAh battery outlasts rivals during extended gaming sessions. The vivo iQOO 12 Pro suits content creators and power users who value the superior 1440x3200 QHD+ display, 512GB storage, and 50W wireless charging for daily convenience. In India, the iQOO 12 Pro at ₹72,999 offers better value than the ROG Phone 9 FE at ₹49,999 due to double the storage and faster charging; in UAE, the ROG Phone 9 FE at AED 3000 is the smarter buy for gamers seeking high refresh rates at AED 500 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
ROG Phone 9 FE
iQOO 12 Pro
OS
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
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 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~518 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)
50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, ulti-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF
Storage
256
512
Battery
5500 mAh mAh
5100 mAh mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
120W wired 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Weight
225 g (7.94 oz)
205 g or 210 g (7.23 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketROG Phone 9 FEiQOO 12 ProDifference
UAEAED 3,000AED 2,500iQOO 12 Pro saves AED 500
India₹ 49,999₹ 72,999ROG Phone 9 FE saves ₹ 23,000

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