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ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: which is better?

ROG Phone 8 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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ASUS

ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1,199

BEST BATTERY CAPACITY

← TOP PICK

SAMSUNG

Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1,199

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 0.5 ahead of the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Dead heat on battery. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

ROG Phone 8 Pro×1

Galaxy S25 Ultra×5

Asus ROG Phone 8 ProBEST BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — Galaxy S25 Ultra leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTBattery — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

8 PROS25 ULTRA

PerformanceiROG Phone 8 Pro · +0.4

8 PRO9.8

S25 ULTRA9.4

CameraiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +1.8

8 PRO7.6

S25 ULTRA9.4

DisplayiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.2

8 PRO9.4

S25 ULTRA9.6

BatteryiTIED AT 9.2

8 PRO9.2

S25 ULTRA9.2

SoftwareiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +1.2

8 PRO7.8

S25 ULTRA9.0

ValueiGalaxy S25 Ultra · +0.7

8 PRO7.9

S25 ULTRA8.6

DesigniGalaxy S25 Ultra · +9.0

8 PRO0.0

S25 ULTRA9.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Galaxy S25 Ultra0.77BEST 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$1,1995W8.7

Galaxy S25 Ultra$1,1997W9.2

Battery CapacityMAHi

5,500 mAh← BEST +10%

5,000 mAh

Wired ChargingWi

65 W← BEST +44%

45 W

Wireless ChargingWiSAME

15 W

Main CameraMPi

50 MP

200 MP← BEST +300%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

13 MP

50 MP← BEST +285%

Telephotoi

32MP 3x optical zoom

50MP 5x + 10MP 3x

Front CameraMPi

32 MP← BEST +167%

12 MP

Max Videoi

8K@24fps

8K 30fps

Wi-FiiSAME

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

225 g

218 g← 3% lighter

Buildi

Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Titanium frame

Water ResistanceiSAME

IP68

Display SizeINi

6.78 in

6.9 in← BEST +2%

Display Typei

LTPO AMOLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO

Refresh RateHZi

165 Hz← BEST +38%

120 Hz

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,500 nits

2,600 nits← BEST +4%

Chipseti

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAMGBi

24 GB← BEST +100%

12 GB

AnTuTu Scorei

2,100,000

2,700,000← BEST +29%

Operating Systemi

Android 14, ROG UI

Android 15, One UI 7

OS Update SupportYRi

2 yr

7 yr← BEST +250%

Storage Optionsi

512GB/1TB

256GB / 512GB / 1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Galaxy S25 UltraSAMSUNG9.2

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Galaxy S25 UltraSAMSUNG9.2

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (0.7)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

Galaxy S25 UltraSAMSUNG9.0

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (0.0)

PRIORITY · CAMERA

Best for camera

Galaxy S25 UltraSAMSUNG9.4

CAMERA WEIGHTEDCONF 90%

Best visible score in the camera category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Phone 8 Pro (7.6)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2ASUS0.0

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 Refresh Rate

TRADE-OFFLarge and heavy at over 225g

BEST BATTERY CAPACITYBest price →

#1SAMSUNG0.0

Galaxy S25 Ultra

“Large productivity flagship with a built-in S Pen, a brilliant 6.9-inch AMOLED, a 200MP camera, and flexible zoom.”

Display 9.6

Performance 9.4

Wins Main Camera

Wins AnTuTu Score

TRADE-OFFHeavy and large

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 5 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which is better?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 8.7/10 for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $1,199. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins 7 comparable specs with a 33% weighted win rate.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro8.7/10

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 S25 UltraWINNER 9.2/10

Large productivity flagship with a built-in S Pen, a brilliant 6.9-inch AMOLED, a 200MP camera, and flexible zoom.

Pros

+ Large, bright, high-resolution display
+ Most versatile camera and zoom system
+ Built-in S Pen for notes and control
+ Seven years of OS updates

Cons

− Heavy and large
− Premium price
− One UI can feel cluttered

Best for: Productivity and note-taking · Zoom photography · Big-screen media

“The most capable do-everything Android phone: huge bright display, the most flexible camera kit, S Pen productivity, and long support. It is heavy and pricey, and One UI can feel busy.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores highest overall (9.2/10, 0.5 points ahead of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro). 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 S25 Ultra?

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

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better value than the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starts around $1,199 and the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro around $1,199. 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.

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