ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 180g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2342433 3161830
Geekbench Single 2205 3271
Geekbench Multi 7192 11051
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 180 g
Launch price $1099
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 +25.9%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (66/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.