ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)

VS
58.3Performance51.8
55.5Display100
86.7Battery66.3
58.5Portability92.2
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6054 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and portability (+34). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 59
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 58% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 17.4 mm
- 41% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 1.95 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.16 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 7.3 mm+58% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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