ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 22/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (227g vs 271g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
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 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 227g vs 271g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 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 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 40 points higher (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (65/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2760000 1119714
Geekbench Single 3050 1488
Geekbench Multi 9300 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2208x1768
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 271 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 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 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 10W
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
62/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
22/100 -146.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 146.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (65/100 vs 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (58/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (16/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.