ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,136,217); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (98/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 3 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 Fold Wide?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.