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Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra
· 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299
88.2/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
88.2
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera100/100
Battery86/100
ASUS ROG Phone 9
· 2024

ASUS ROG Phone 9

$1099
89.5/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
89.5
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera91/100
Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:
  • ✓13g lighter chassis (214g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:
  • ✓$200 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $1299)
  • ✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+800 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy S26 UltraASUS ROG Phone 9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (Privacy Display)LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size6.9"6.78"
Resolution & Density3120x1440 (501 ppi)2400x1080 (388 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion185 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,600 nits peak2,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 16Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera200 MP, f/1.4, OIS, Samsung HP250 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-700
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.9, OIS32 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/213 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/2.232 MP, f/2.5
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight214 g227 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging60W wired fast charging65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless charging15W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1299$1099
Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ROG Phone 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ROG Phone 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S26 Ultra:
Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)
When to buy ASUS ROG Phone 9:
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 9

Which phone is better: Galaxy S26 Ultra or ASUS ROG Phone 9?

ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.5/100 compared to Galaxy S26 Ultra (88.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.5 vs top rival 88.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S26 Ultra and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while ASUS ROG Phone 9 features a 6.78-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S26 Ultra and ASUS ROG Phone 9?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 100/100 in camera performance, while ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 91/100.

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