ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (76/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.