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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs OnePlus Nord 5

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and OnePlus Nord 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

6.5/10

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OnePlus Nord 5

6.5/10

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Best for

  • GamingAsus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Keeping it for yearsOnePlus Nord 5

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.0
    7.6

    Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the faster chip: Gen 3 against Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

  • Gaming
    7.9
    7.6
  • Durability
    8.9
    3.9

    Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame against Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame.

  • Longevity
    4.0
    7.3

    OnePlus Nord 5 should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.3 for Asus ROG Phone 9 FE.

  • Connectivity
    5.9
    5.9
  • Extras
    6.6
    3.8

    Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a headphone jack; OnePlus Nord 5 does not.

All specifications
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
OnePlus Nord 5
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, February 04
Available. Released 2025, July 08
Model
AI2401
CPH2709, CPH2707
Performance
CPU
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 735
Processor
Gen 3
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Display
Display Type
–
1330 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Camera
Video Resolution
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 39 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired
80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Infrared Port
–
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
–
-25.3 LUFS (Very good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
Yes
No
USB Type
USB Type-C (side), DisplayPort 1.4; USB Type-C (bottom), OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions
6.78 inches, 111.0 cm 2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.83 inches, 113.3 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and OnePlus Nord 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Asus ROG Phone 9 FE wins on performance, durability and extras; OnePlus Nord 5 wins on longevity.

Which is faster, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the faster chip: Gen 3 against Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

Which is tougher, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame against Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame.

Which will last more years, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

OnePlus Nord 5 should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.3 for Asus ROG Phone 9 FE.

Which has more extras, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a headphone jack; OnePlus Nord 5 does not.

Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores higher for gaming.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

OnePlus Nord 5 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or OnePlus Nord 5?

OnePlus Nord 5 is the newer of the two, released July 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.