ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (66/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2342433 3119308
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 $1531
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +24.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (66/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.