ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 512GB

AED 6,650

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB

AED 5,299

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Best Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Best Battery

ROG Phone 9 Pro

Our Verdict

ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins overall due to its superior camera system with a 200MP main sensor, 3x and 5x optical zooms, and multi-directional PDAF, making it the best choice for photography enthusiasts. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is purpose-built for mobile gamers, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Phoenix chipset, a blazing-fast 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 670Hz PWM, and exceptional cooling for sustained performance during intense gaming sessions. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra caters to content creators, videographers, and professionals who prioritize camera versatility and computational photography, backed by 7 major Android upgrades for longevity. In UAE, the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro at AED 6650 offers better value than Samsung's AED 5299 price despite the gap, delivering superior battery life at 16:41 hours versus 13:49 hours, though in India, the Samsung at ₹144999 justifies its premium over the Asus at ₹112999 through its world-class camera system.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

ROG Phone 9 Pro

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades

Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Screen Size

6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)

6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

5800 mAh

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)

1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)

200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

Storage

512

Battery

5800 mAh mAh

5000 mAh mAh

Charging

65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC5, 100% in 46 min 15W wireless (Qi) 10W reverse wired

45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless

NFC

Yes

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G