ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 240g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Lighter: 214g vs 240g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone II | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 II and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (86/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (32/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.