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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
60/100
3136217 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100 -7.2%
2926532 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $1900. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $1900.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.