ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,313,311); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (74/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (74/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.