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ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Galaxy A55 5G: which is better?

ROG Phone 8 Pro and Galaxy A55 5G compared side by side across 22 specs and 6 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 6 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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← TOP PICK

ASUS

ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1,199

BEST OVERALL

SAMSUNG

Galaxy A55 5G

$449

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ROG Phone 8 Pro takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.9 ahead of the Galaxy A55 5G. Tightest race: camera, just 0.2 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 6 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

ROG Phone 8 Pro×4

Galaxy A55 5G×2

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProBEST OVERALL

Samsung Galaxy A55 5GBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPPerformance — ROG Phone 8 Pro leads by 2.6

TIGHTESTCamera — only 0.2 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

8 PROA55 5G

PerformanceiROG Phone 8 Pro · +2.6

8 PRO9.8

A55 5G7.2

CameraiROG Phone 8 Pro · +0.2

8 PRO7.6

A55 5G7.4

DisplayiROG Phone 8 Pro · +0.8

8 PRO9.4

A55 5G8.6

BatteryiROG Phone 8 Pro · +1.0

8 PRO9.2

A55 5G8.2

SoftwareiGalaxy A55 5G · +1.0

8 PRO7.8

A55 5G8.8

ValueiGalaxy A55 5G · +0.6

8 PRO7.9

A55 5G8.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Galaxy A55 5G1.74BEST DEAL

02ROG Phone 8 Pro0.73

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

ROG Phone 8 Pro$1,1998W8.7

Galaxy A55 5G$4492W7.8

Battery CapacityMAHi

5,500 mAh← BEST +10%

5,000 mAh

Wired ChargingWi

65 W← BEST +160%

25 W

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

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Main CameraMPiSAME

50 MP

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

13 MP← BEST +8%

12 MP

Telephotoi

32MP 3x optical zoom

None

Front CameraMPiSAME

32 MP

Max Videoi

8K@24fps

4K@30fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 6

WeightGi

225 g

213 g← 5% lighter

Buildi

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front

Water Resistancei

IP68

IP67

Display SizeINi

6.78 in← BEST +3%

6.6 in

Display Typei

LTPO AMOLED

Super AMOLED

Refresh RateHZi

165 Hz← BEST +38%

120 Hz

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,500 nits← BEST +150%

1,000 nits

Chipseti

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Samsung Exynos 1480

RAMGBi

24 GB← BEST +200%

8 GB

AnTuTu Scorei

2,100,000← BEST +239%

620,000

Operating Systemi

Android 14, ROG UI

Android 14, One UI 6.1

OS Update SupportYRi

2 yr

4 yr← BEST +100%

Storage Optionsi

512GB/1TB

128/256GB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ROG Phone 8 ProASUS8.7

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy A55 5G (7.8)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Galaxy A55 5GSAMSUNG7.8

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (0.7)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

ROG Phone 8 ProASUS9.8

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 94%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · Galaxy A55 5G (7.2)

PRIORITY · SOFTWARE

Best for software

Galaxy A55 5GSAMSUNG8.8

SOFTWARE WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the software category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (7.8)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1ASUS0.0

ROG Phone 8 Pro

“Asus's ROG Phone 8 Pro is a gaming powerhouse with a 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AirTrigger controls and a massive battery in a more m”

Performance 9.8

Display 9.4

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFLarge and heavy at over 225g

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2SAMSUNG0.0

Galaxy A55 5G

“Samsung's upper mid-range Galaxy A55 pairs a premium metal frame, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED and long software support at a wallet-friendly price”

Software 8.8

Display 8.6

Wins OS Update Support

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFOnly 25W wired charging, no charger in box

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The ROG Phone 8 Pro is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 4 OF 6 CATEGORIES

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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: which is better?

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 7.8/10 for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G — a 12% edge. Current starting prices span $449–$1,199. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro wins 11 comparable specs with a 51% weighted win rate.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProWINNER 8.7/10

Asus's ROG Phone 8 Pro is a gaming powerhouse with a 165Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AirTrigger controls and a massive battery in a more mainstream design.

Pros

+ Top-tier sustained gaming performance
+ Excellent 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display
+ Huge 5500mAh battery with 65W charging
+ Now includes IP68 and wireless charging

Cons

− Large and heavy at over 225g
− Cameras still trail leading camera flagships
− Expensive, especially the Pro configuration

Best for: Serious mobile gamers wanting sustained performance · Users who want the biggest battery and fastest screen · Power users wanting up to 24GB RAM

“The ROG Phone 8 Pro is the most well-rounded gaming phone yet. You get blistering, sustained performance, an outstanding high-refresh display, a giant battery and genuinely fun AirTrigger controls. This year Asus also fixed long-standing gaps by adding IP68…”

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G7.8/10

Samsung's upper mid-range Galaxy A55 pairs a premium metal frame, a smooth 120Hz AMOLED and long software support at a wallet-friendly price.

Pros

+ Premium metal frame at a mid-range price
+ Smooth, vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
+ Class-leading 4 OS / 5 years security update promise
+ Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance

Cons

− Only 25W wired charging, no charger in box
− Exynos 1480 lags flagship performance
− Ultrawide and macro cameras are mediocre

Best for: Budget-conscious buyers wanting long support · Galaxy ecosystem fans on a budget · Everyday users who value display quality

“The Galaxy A55 is one of the most sensible mid-range buys, largely because of its outstanding software commitment and genuinely nice AMOLED screen. Performance is good rather than great, and charging tops out at a modest 25W, but for everyday use, social…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A55 5G?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.9 points ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, AnTuTu Score. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro better value than the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G?

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro starts around $1,199 and the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G around $449. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

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