ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $1376 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 57/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3161830
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 23/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 10106
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $1099 vs $1376
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (34/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 6 points higher (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (34/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (58/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (34/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $1099 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $277. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is cheaper by $277.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (58/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (75/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (34/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.