Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
85.5Performance26.3
65.2Display45.2
56.1Camera41.7
77Battery43.7
68Features78.7
13 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+59) and battery (+33). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 44
- 448% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 520,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 68
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 12% lower weight: 199 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 390 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+150% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+448%Top 2% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+209%Top 6% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+304%Top 2% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+160% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 14 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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