ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 2,313,311); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 7192
- Lighter: 162g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 S26 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2844828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 18.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.