ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,394 vs 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341394 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 S24 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2341394 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.