Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
85.5Performance29.1
65.2Display54
56.1Camera65.9
77Battery55.1
68Features73.3
10 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and battery (+22). Samsung Galaxy S20 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 54
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 55
- 470% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,850,000 vs 500,000
- 274% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,900 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 68
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 32 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 511 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+108% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 48 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 4 x+33% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 222 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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