Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Storm White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 13, 2023 | February 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | May 02, 2023 | March 10, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Weight | 239 grams | 214 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Armor Aluminium | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, Hi-Res Audio (wired and wireless), Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Best Face, Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI suggestions, Audio Eraser, Galaxy AI, Photo assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+ | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
