ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $979 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $979 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (42/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $979 | $1999 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1020. ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is cheaper by $1020.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (67/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (57/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (42/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.