ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-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 S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 239g).
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (51/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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, 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.