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; launch prices were $999 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
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 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1900. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $1900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
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 2 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 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
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 (52/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.