Apple iPhone Fold vs ASUS ROG Phone 9
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
ASUS ROG Phone 9
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9900
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2538751
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the ASUS ROG Phone 9, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3136217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 9900 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 / ROG UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and ASUS ROG Phone 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Apple iPhone Fold by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the ASUS ROG Phone 9?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.