Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) vs Galaxy A06: Which One Should You Buy?

Galaxy A06 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 75.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Asus · 2025

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
75/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Samsung · 2024

Galaxy A06

Galaxy A06
76/ 100
Launch price$109
Head-to-head

Galaxy A06 wins 2 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
2 wins
Galaxy A06
Galaxy A06
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)Galaxy A06
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedAsus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    90
    64
  • CameraGalaxy A06
    60
    84
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryAsus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
    92
    86
  • DisplayTie
    62
    62
  • ConnectivityTie
    65
    65
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueGalaxy A06
    68
    90
Key differences
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has the bigger battery5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.7"
  • Galaxy A06 is lighter193 g vs 225 g
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.3
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 vs MediaTek Helio G85
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)
  • ✓Bigger 5,500 mAh battery (+500 mAh)
  • ✓6.78" display
Reasons to buy Galaxy A06
  • ✓32 g lighter (193 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$9890 cheaper at launch ($109 vs $9999)
  • ✓50 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationAsus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401)Galaxy A06
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeAM-OLED displayPLS LCD Infinity-V
Screen Size6.78"6.7"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (388 ppi)1600x720 (263 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A400 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 (4nm)MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 750Mali-G52 MC2
Operating SystemAndroid 15Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A06 Wins Camera
Primary CameraN/A50 MP, f/1.8
Telephoto ZoomNot listedNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNot listedNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie LensN/A8 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A06 Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A167.5 x 78 x 8.3 mm
Weight225 g193 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/A25W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardYes, with wifi-hotspotWi-Fi 5
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless5.3
USB Port & SpeedYes, USB-CUSB-C 2.0
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on request$109
Our verdict

Galaxy A06 wins — BeastScore 75.6/100

After comparing all the specs, Galaxy A06 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 75.6 vs top rival 75.1 and Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W.

Buy Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) if you want

Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+500 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 4GB

Buy Galaxy A06 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 75.6 vs top rival 75.1 · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

Common questions

Which is better: Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) or Galaxy A06?

Galaxy A06 leads with an overall BeastScore of 75.6/100 compared to Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) (75.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 75.6 vs top rival 75.1 and Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W.

What are the main battery and display differences between Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and Galaxy A06?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) has a 6.78-inch display and 5500 mAh battery. Galaxy A06 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) and Galaxy A06 compare for speed?

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB AI2401 (Asus I2401) scores 90/100 for performance; Galaxy A06 scores 64/100.

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