ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 10.3mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 236g vs 239g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (60/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.