ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4400); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,818,396); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 253g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 39/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 6 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 Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.