ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,760,000).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.