ROG Phone 9 FE vs Magic V Flip

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 9 FE runs out in Feb 2029 ($26.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 9 FE 58 · Magic V Flip 56 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE $850

Buy with care$26.90/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Honor Magic V Flip $700

Safe to buy$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Category by category

Display

ROG Phone 9 FE 80Magic V Flip 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

ROG Phone 9 FE 92Magic V Flip 70

The ROG Phone 9 FE's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

ROG Phone 9 FE 67Magic V Flip 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

ROG Phone 9 FE 90Magic V Flip 76

5,500mAh vs 4,800mAh — the ROG Phone 9 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

ROG Phone 9 FE 38Magic V Flip 43

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 4 months longer than the ROG Phone 9 FE.

Value

ROG Phone 9 FE 58Magic V Flip 56

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	ROG Phone 9 FE	Magic V Flip
Price (street)	$850	$700
Display	6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,500 mAh	4,800 mAh
Charging	65W wired, wireless charging	66W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm	167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)
Weight	225 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Feb 2029	Jun 2029

ROG Phone 9 FE full verdict →Magic V Flip full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.