ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 8 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 Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.