ASUS ROG Phone II vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The ASUS ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 240g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone II — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone II
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes ASUS ROG Phone II better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone II vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (44/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone II: The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone II Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3942923
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm
Weight 240 g 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone II and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone II Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
57/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +78.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS ROG Phone II by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone II (44/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone II — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The ASUS ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone II over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The ASUS ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.