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Galaxy S25 FE vs Zenfone 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy S25 FE

$649

82.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery78/100

Asus · 2022

Zenfone 9

Price on request

82.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

82.8

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S25 FE:

✓$9350 lower launch MSRP ($649 vs $9999)
✓Larger 4,900 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Zenfone 9:

✓21g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.92" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S25 FE	Zenfone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	5.92"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	1080x2400 (444 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50.3 MP
Telephoto Zoom	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm	145.6 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight	190 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,900 mAh	4,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$649	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S25 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S25 FE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S25 FE:

Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+600 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 30W

When to buy Zenfone 9:

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB · Lighter body: 169g (21g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S25 FE vs Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: Galaxy S25 FE or Zenfone 9?

Galaxy S25 FE leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to Zenfone 9 (82.8/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+600 mAh more) and Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 30W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S25 FE and Zenfone 9?

Galaxy S25 FE is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4900 mAh battery, while Zenfone 9 features a 5.92-inch display and 4300 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S25 FE and Zenfone 9?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S25 FE scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Zenfone 9 scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S25 FE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S25 FE vs Zenfone 9

Which phone is better: Galaxy S25 FE or Zenfone 9?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S25 FE and Zenfone 9?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S25 FE and Zenfone 9?

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