ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Fold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Fold leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 3,126,402); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Fold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 65W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 5800 mAh
- Better camera (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Fold, the Nubia Fold scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold leads (54/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Nubia Fold — 56/100; 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, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6560 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Fold by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Fold?
The Nubia Fold edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Fold — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Fold?
The Nubia Fold leads on camera score (54/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Fold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.