ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 8/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 52 points (60/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 71
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 52 points higher (60/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (39/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 3136217 859084
Geekbench Single 3100 1031
Geekbench Multi 9900 2864
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2636
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 65W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 10.0; One UI 2
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 167.3×73.6×7.2 mm
Weight 227 g 183 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
5
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • 6.7" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2636
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
8/100 -265.1%
859084 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (72/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (39/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (58/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip by 52 points (60/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 5/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a better fit for everyday use.