ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1376 vs $1999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $623. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro was $623 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 5 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 Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.