ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1999
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1300. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $1300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.