Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+13MP/32MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 165 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+13MP/32MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Build Quality | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming and Build Quality | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹99,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
| Launch | January 09, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 18, 2024 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹99,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 3085 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 509 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 3085 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 509 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2500 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Weight | 225 grams | 190 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame Air Triggers (pressure sensitive) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers,Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 225 grams | 190 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame Air Triggers (pressure sensitive) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (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 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, 8K@24fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro mode | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, 8K@24fps, HDR10+ | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 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:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| 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, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circlre to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circlre to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist |
