Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 inch", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.78 inch", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Storm White | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹80,999 | ||
| Colors | Storm White | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹80,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Type | Full HD+ AMOLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inch inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ AMOLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inch inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Weight | 238 grams | 162 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminum Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area), Grip Press | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Weight | 238 grams | 162 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminum Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area), Grip Press | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 18 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors, Rear Touch Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors, Rear Touch Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist |
