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ROG Phone 9 FE vs Poco F7 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco F7 Ultra is supported until Mar 2031 at $12.20 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 9 FE runs out in Feb 2029 ($26.89/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 9 FE 58 · Poco F7 Ultra 71 — 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$26.89/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra $699
Safe to buy$12.20/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 9 FE 80Poco F7 Ultra 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
ROG Phone 9 FE 92Poco F7 Ultra 98

The Poco F7 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 9 FE 67Poco F7 Ultra 79

The Poco F7 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
ROG Phone 9 FE 90Poco F7 Ultra 86

5,500mAh vs 5,300mAh — the ROG Phone 9 FE lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 9 FE 38Poco F7 Ultra 68

The Poco F7 Ultra is supported until Mar 2031 — 26 months longer than the ROG Phone 9 FE.

Value
ROG Phone 9 FE 58Poco F7 Ultra 71

Overall value goes to the Poco F7 Ultra at $12.20 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 9 FEPoco F7 Ultra
Price (street)$850$699
Display6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 26.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,300 mAh
Charging65W wired, wireless charging120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.5x, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm160.3 × 75 × 8.4 mm
Weight225 g212 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2029Mar 2031
ROG Phone 9 FE full verdict →Poco F7 Ultra 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.