ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Lighter: 201g vs 238g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.