ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1376 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $1376 vs $1999
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (15/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $1999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $623. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is cheaper by $623.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (58/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (15/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 2 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 Fold 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.