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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (89/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (60/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (89/100 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 14 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.