ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $2099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 239g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $2099
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 1/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $2099 | $799 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1300. Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper by $1300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (64/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (97/100 vs 1/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.