Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here you can compare Asus ROG Phone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Comparing Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Asus ROG Phone 8 stands against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus ROG Phone 8 is $1,099 and for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is $899.97. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 11, 2026.
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Price | $1,099 | $899.97 |
- Like
- Comment
- Share
Overview
| Specs Score | 96 / 100 | 98 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 16 GB More RAM | 12 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz | 4.74 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP + 13 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5500 mAh Bigger Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Unique Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack | No |
General
| Model | ROG Phone 8 | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 2024, January 18 | February 25, 2026 |
| In The Box | User Guide, Aero Case, Ejector pin |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Rebel Grey | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 500 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits Peak Brightness | DX anti-reflective coating, Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 7, (802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n) Supports 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, HFP + A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GNSS support GPS(L1/L5), Glonass(L1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, Circle to Search with Google, Photo Assist, Creative Studio, Bixby | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dual-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Dirac Virtuo for Headphone Spatial Sound | Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, S Pen included, Redesigned Vapor Chamber, UWB (Ultra Wideband), Samsung DeX Support |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.0", 1.12µm | 200 MP ƒ/1.4 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.9 (Telephoto) periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady vide |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama, HDR10+ | Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x and 10x, Digital Zoom up to 100x |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 22mm, 1/3.2", 0.7µm | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Panorama, HDR, RGBW Sensor | HDR, HDR10+ |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | ONE UI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 840 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W |
Discuss
Be the first to leave a comment.
Related Mobile Phones
Related Searches
Related Comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro
Asus ROG Phone 8 vs RedMagic 11 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (256 GB)
Google Pixel 10A vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G