ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $1376 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 22/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 15
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 5
Battery 1
Design 71
Value for money 41
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 1/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1376

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 41 points higher (63/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (41/100 vs 15/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3290813 1119714
Geekbench Single 3211 1488
Geekbench Multi 10106 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 2640x1080
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 65W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 183 g
Price $1376 $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
5
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
1
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
22/100 -193.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 193.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999

Price difference: $377. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is cheaper by $377.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (75/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (58/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (71/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (41/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 5/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for everyday use.