ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,313,311); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; 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 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1099 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (97/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.