ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 263g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4380 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 227g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Samsung Galaxy Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3119308 824513
Geekbench Single 3041 968
Geekbench Multi 9494 2731
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1536x2152
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4380 mAh
Charging 65W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm
Weight 227 g 263 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100 -278.3%
824513 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 278.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (67/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Fold — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.