Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1,299) vs ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro ($1,199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Weight | 218g | 225g |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz AMOLED | 6.78" 165Hz |
| Camera | 200MP Quad | — |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6500mAh |
| Stylus | S-Pen integrated | — |
| Updates | 7 years | — |
| Charging | — | 65W |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Integrated S-Pen stylus
- Privacy Display innovation
- 200MP camera system
- 7 years OS updates
- Galaxy AI integration
- Heaviest Samsung flagship
- Learning curve for S-Pen
- $1,299 entry price
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 165Hz display
- Air triggers
- Massive battery
- Heavy
- Garish aesthetic
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is the better value at $1,199. If weight matters most, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries lighter at 218g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.