ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,486,941); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably lighter (225g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $2899
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). 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 TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2000. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $2000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
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 TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 1 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 TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.