ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 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 (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 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 (66/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 | — | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 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 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.