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, 165 Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+13MP/32MP | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165 Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+13MP/32MP | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Design, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Design, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black | Phantom Black, Green, 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 | Phantom Black, Green, 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 | 2448 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 | 2448 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 Air Triggers (pressure sensitive) | 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,Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 225 grams | 234 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame Air Triggers (pressure sensitive) | 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,Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers |
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 | 4 year | ||
| 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 | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| 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 | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| 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 Aperture | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide Aperture | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 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 stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
