ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3537
- Lighter: 190g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (72/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (72/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.