ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1376 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4400); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,818,396); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (227g vs 253g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $423. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $423 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.