ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Motorola Razr Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,136,217); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 285g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Motorola Razr Fold
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 285g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Motorola Razr Fold, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Motorola Razr Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX9 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 285 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Motorola Razr Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Motorola Razr Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Razr Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Motorola Razr Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.