ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 71/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 3,136,217); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 7 points higher (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 7 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.