Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,007,932
- against 1,995,132
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,500 nits
- Weight
- 215 g
- against 227 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,007,932 Best value | 1,995,132 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,718 Best value | 5,952 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Silver, Black, Mint Green, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 40 h 28 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,968 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,184 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi Best value | 368 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Foldable Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Dual Band, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 9 | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 2,109 € |
| Model numbers | AI2501-12G256G-BK, AI2501-12G256G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-WH, AI2501-16G512G-BK | SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1 |
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