ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 63/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 16 points higher (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (46/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2787981 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.