ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 22/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 271g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 227g vs 271g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 38 points higher (60/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 271 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (72/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (58/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (16/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 38 points (60/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.