ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 238g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (51/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.