ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,464,181); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 7200
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (72/100 vs 34/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.