Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition and Samsung Galaxy S26 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition

Android 15

Starting priceRs. 325,990

Memory16GB / 512GB

Battery5800mAh (typical), Quick Charge 5.0, PD Charging

Samsung Galaxy S26

Android

Starting priceRs. 298,999

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery4300 mAh (Typical)

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The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceSamsung Galaxy S26Rs. 26,991 less

Smoother displaySamsung Galaxy S26120 Hz refresh rate

Battery capacityAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition5,800 mAh listed capacity

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy S2660 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition	Samsung Galaxy S26
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 16GB / 512GB, Rs. 325,990, PTA: No, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Phantom Black \| PK: 24GB / 1TB, Rs. 425,990, PTA: No, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Phantom Black	PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 298,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White \| PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 357,979, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Price	Rs. 325,990	Rs. 298,999
PTA Approved	No	Yes
RAM	16GB	12GB
Storage	512GB	256GB
Card Slot	No	No
Colors	Phantom Black	Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-19	2026-02-25
Security Updates Until	N/A	2033-02-28
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	ASUS	Samsung
Warranty	N/A	1 Year Warranty
Official Website	N/A	https://www.samsung.com
OS	Android 15	Android
Android Version	Android 15	N/A
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform (4.3GHz, 64-bit, Octa-core)	N/A
CPU	Octa-core (up to 4.3GHz)	Deca-Core (3.8GHz + 3.26GHz + 2.76GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 830	N/A
Benchmark	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Score	N/A	N/A
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	N/A
Display
Size	6.78 inches	6.3 inches
Type	FHD+ (2400x1080), SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED, LTPO 1–120Hz (up to 185Hz in Game Genie), Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	2400 x 1080	2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
PPI Density	N/A	N/A
Refresh Rate	1–120Hz (up to 185Hz Game Genie)	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9 mm	149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight	227g	167 g
SIM	Dual Nano SIM	Nano-SIM (4FF) + eSIM
IP Rating	IP68	N/A
Battery
Battery	5800mAh (typical), Quick Charge 5.0, PD Charging	4300 mAh (Typical)
Charging	65W wired (QC5.0/PD3.0/Direct Charge)	N/A
Camera
Back Camera	50MP (Sony Lytia 700, gimbal OIS, f/1.9, 23.8mm) + 13MP ultrawide (120°, 12.7mm) + 32MP telephoto (OIS, 3X optical zoom)	50 MP (F1.8) + 10 MP (F2.4) + 12 MP (F2.2)
Front Camera	32MP RGBW sensor (pixel binning 1.4μm, 8MP output), 22mm equivalent	12 MP, F2.2
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, HDR10+ 4K UHD	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Front Video	1080p FHD at 30/60fps, 720p at 30/60fps	N/A
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	Gimbal OIS, Quad Bayer, 2x2 PDAF, Free-form lens, Pixel binning, HDR10+ video, Time Lapse, Slow Motion, AI Photography features	Auto Focus, OIS, Optical Zoom 3x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital Zoom up to 30x, Slow Motion 240fps FHD
Zoom	3X optical (tele), digital zoom	3x Optical Zoom, 30x Digital Zoom
Connectivity
Network	2G/3G/4G/5G (SA&NSA)	2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE / 5G Sub6
SIM Type	Dual Nano SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual eSIM)
Wi-Fi	802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n (WiFi 7)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz), EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Bluetooth	5.4 (aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless)	Bluetooth 5.4
GPS	GPS(L1/L5), Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Sensors
Fingerprint	In-display	Fingerprint Sensor
Others	Face recognition, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor