ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,136,217); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3136217
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 54/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / 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 | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (72/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.