Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here you can compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Comparing Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition 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 9 Pro Edition stands against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition is $1,499 and for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is $1,224.97. The details of both of these products were last updated on Mar 24, 2026.
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, Sony Lytia 700 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˚ (ultrawide) | 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 |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Internal Memory | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,224.97 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 98 / 100 | 98 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 24 GB More RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB More Storage | 256 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.32 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 | 227 g | 214 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5800 mAh Bigger Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Unique Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack | No |
General
| Model | ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition | 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 2024, November 20 | February 25, 2026 |
| In The Box | Clear Case/ Aero Case, AeroActive Cooler X Pro, USB-C to USB-C cable (120 cm), Ejector pin (SIM tray needle), USB power adapter (65-Watt), Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Type | Color SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 185 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10, 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits Peak Brightness, Supports Always-On Display, NTSC Color Gamut Coverage | DX anti-reflective coating, Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | 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, 30, 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 | Wi-Fi 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, 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 | Face recognition, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger | 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, Tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, (AI Gaming- X Sense, X Capture, AI Grabber), (AI Photography-AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer, AI Portrait Video), (AI Daily Tools- AI Call Translator, AI Transcript, AI Wallpaper, AI Noise Cancellation, Sematic Search), Game Genie | 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, Sony Lytia 700 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˚ (ultrawide) | 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 Lytia 700 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x and 10x, Digital Zoom up to 100x |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 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 |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | ROG UI | ONE UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | 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 | 5800 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 |
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