Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
85.5Performance29.1
65.2Display55.1
56.1Camera56.4
77Battery41.7
68Features73.3
12 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and battery (+35). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 29
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 42
- 470% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 500,000
- 274% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,900 vs 2,650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 68
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 28% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 388 ppi
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 496 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+67% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+470%Top 2% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+247%Top 6% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+274%Top 2% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+29% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+160% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 208 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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