ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (238g vs 271g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 56
Design 2
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 10
Battery 24
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 238g vs 271g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?

  • Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2448 2208x1768
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 10W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 24 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, ROG UI Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm
Weight 238 g 271 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2208x1768
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 10W
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
39/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
22/100
1119714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (45/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (45/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.