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; launch prices were $1376 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-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 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 3537
- 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 (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1376
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 19/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 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 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
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 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 189.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $377. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 was $377 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (56/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (67/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (76/100 vs 33/100).
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 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
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 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 47/100.
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 (56/100 vs 16/100).
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 (93/100 vs 64/100).
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 gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.