ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (238g vs 271g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Performance 64
Display 78
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money 4

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 238g vs 271g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?


  • Overall rating 48/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1135878 1135878
Geekbench Single 1500 1500
Geekbench Multi 3537 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2448x1080 2208x1768
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 10W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 24 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 / ROG UI Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes —
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm —
Weight 238 g 271 g
Launch price — $1799

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2208x1768
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 10W
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
48/100
1135878 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

$1799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (48/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (60/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.