ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 57/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,926,532); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is noticeably lighter (227g vs 309g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $2899
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 3 points higher (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 39/100). 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 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (41/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $999 | $2899 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1900. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $1900.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (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 TriFold (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.