ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-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 S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 2,313,311).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 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, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2787981 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
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 8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 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, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 8 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 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.