ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,313,311).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). 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 Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 79/100).
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 Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 1 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 Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.