This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the NOTHING Phone (2) and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE smartphones.
The NOTHING Phone (2) features a 6.7-inch display, 4,700mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE features a slightly larger 6.78-inch display, 5,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, IP68 dust & water resistance and triple-camera setup. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | NOTHING Phone (2) | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2412 Pixels 394 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1600nits peak brightness, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, Up to 185Hz Refresh Rate, 2500nits peak brightness, HDR10, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201.2 g | 225 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP54 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black and White | Phantom Black |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a larger, brighter, and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the NOTHING Phone (2) is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz , 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz & 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with NOTHING OS 2 | Android 15 with ROG UI |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 114˚ FoV, Autofocus) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with EIS |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX890, 23.8mm, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, gimbal OIS) 13MP Ultrawide (12.7mm, f/2.2 Aperture, 120° FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@24fps or 4K@60fps video recording, HDR10, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.5 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
32 Megapixels (22mm, f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has stronger video capabilities with higher-resolution 8K rear video recording and gimbal camera stabilization. Meanwhile, NOTHING Phone (2) offers an ultrawide camera with autofocus. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (dual-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Dirac Virtuo, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Multi-LED Notification Lights ("Glyph Interface") at the back, Video recording indicator |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Pressure-sensitive gaming triggers Decorative programmable mini-LEDs (341) |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio, Dirac audio tuning, and a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 55 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging (100% in 130 minutes) |
65W Fast Charging (HyperCharge, 100% in 39 minutes) 15W Wireless Charging |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱38,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱44,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
₱39,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | July 11, 2023 | March 13, 2025 |
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