ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably lighter (225g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 225g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1799
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.