Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | $899 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 225 g | 232 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is ahead on screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the cheaper option.
Display
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (HBM), 2500 nits (peak) | — |
Platform
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 (up to 2 major OS updates) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7, with 7 years of OS updates) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, Gimbal OIS (Sony IMX890); 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3" sensor, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 100% in 39 min (advertised); 15W wireless (Qi); 10W reverse wired | 45W wired (1-65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 225 g | 232 g (8.18 oz) or 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen, 2.8ms latency |
Comms
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available, released March 2024 (USA) | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro — 5,500 mAh for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which has the smoother screen, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro — 165 Hz for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro — 225 g for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro versus 232 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which is newer, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Jan 2024 for the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 9/10.