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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP…

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Asus

ROG Phone 9 Pro

$1,199

8categories won

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra official product image

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

11categories won

3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 9 Pro. Choose the ROG Phone 9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1199 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size
6.78"
6.9"
Resolution
1080 x 2400
1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density
388 ppi
498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
185 HzWinner
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2500 nits
2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node
3 nm
3 nm
AnTuTu score
3,120,000Winner
2,400,000
Geekbench multi
9980Winner
8900
Maximum RAM
24 GBWinner
16 GB
Maximum storage
1TB
1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor
50 MP
200 MPWinner
Rear cameras
3
4Winner
Optical zoom
3x
5xWinner
Ultrawide
13 MP
50 MPWinner
Selfie camera
32 MPWinner
12 MP
Max video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60/120fps gyro-EIS
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity
5,800 mAhWinner
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
65 WWinner
60 W
Wireless charging
15 W
25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Weight
227 g
214 gWinner
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Build
Armor aluminum chassis, frosted crystallized nano-textured glass back with AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system
Android 15 (ROG UI / Zen UI)
Android 16
OS updates
2 years
7 yearsWinner
Security updates
5 years
7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
SpecificationROG Phone 9 ProGalaxy S26 Ultra
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
Yes
No
Launch price
$1,199Winner
$1,299

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is an uncompromising gaming titan powered by the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring the world first 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display, AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons, 5800 mAh battery with bypass charging, and AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix.

Display
6.78"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,800mAh
Full ROG Phone 9 Pro specifications →

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.

Display
6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Main camera
200MP
Battery
5,000mAh
Full Galaxy S26 Ultra specifications →

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