ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 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 | |
| Price | $999 | $1999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1000. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $1000.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.