Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | ||
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Weight | 225 grams | 234 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Weight | 225 grams | 234 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material |
Processor
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Expert RAW, LED Flash, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, Expert RAW, LED Flash, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| 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 SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual Standby) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou(B1/B2a), BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1/E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS GPS(L1/L5), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, NavIC (L5), QZSS(L1/L5) | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Generative Wallpapers, AI Noise Suppresion | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
