ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 238g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (60/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.