ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (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 $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,828,576); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.