ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Fold leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,313,311); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nubia Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1099
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Fold, the Nubia Fold scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Nubia Fold — 56/100; 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 Nubia Fold is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nubia Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6560 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Nubia Fold was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Fold?
The Nubia Fold edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Fold — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Fold?
The Nubia Fold leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.