ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,136,217); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9900
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (41/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $999 | $1299 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. ASUS ROG Phone 9 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (32/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (41/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.