ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 3,113,347); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 9

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 52

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Performance 93
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 42

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3113347
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 3100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 9900
  • Lighter: 180g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 37/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (80/100 vs 33/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 3136217 3113347
Geekbench Single 3100 3235
Geekbench Multi 9900 10904
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2520
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 65W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm —
Weight 227 g 180 g
Launch price $999 $1099

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 9

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 -0.7%
3113347 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$999

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

$1099

Launch price difference: $100. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (67/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (80/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.