This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a more compact 6.4-inch display, 4,500mAh battery, 25W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE features a larger 6.78-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging and IP68 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 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 | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back, and Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive | Phantom Black |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a larger and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 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 660 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4 | Android 15 with ROG UI |
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ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x optical zoom) -LED Flash |
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/2.2 Aperture) |
32 Megapixels (22mm, f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has longer 3x optical zoom. Meanwhile, ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE offers a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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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/ax (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | 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 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 |
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 | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
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 128GB version in the Philippines ₱41,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱39,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 4, 2022 | March 13, 2025 |
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