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With the Galaxy Unpacked event officially in progress, readers may be curious about whether the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better gaming phone. While both models perform admirably thanks to their implementation of Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, the ROG Phone 8 Pro possesses some additional features that give it an edge over the S24 Ultra with regard to gaming.
This article provides an overview of the two devices, comparing specifications and performance and the overall winner.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the author’s opinions.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ROG Phone 8 Pro specs compared
Listed below are the specifications for the ROG Phone 8 Pro and S24 Ultra:
Both devices possess nearly identical specifications, save for their cameras and operating system skins. Samsung, in particular, has a better set of cameras. Furthermore, while both the ROG Phone 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ship with Android 14 out of the box, Samsung distinguishes itself by bundling in the popular OneUI 6.1 skin.
Samsung S24 Ultra vs ROG Phone 8 prices and models compared
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the ROG Phone 8 Pro, it is interesting to note that the former has 12 GB of RAM throughout, whereas the latter starts with 16 GB of RAM and can go up to 24 GB.
Samsung S24 Ultra models
- Base model: 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage at $2,449 (MSRP of $2,699)
- Top-end model: 12 GB RAM and 1TB of storage at $2,699 (MSRP of $3,099)
ROG Phone 8 Pro models
- Base model: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage at $1,199.99
- Top-end model: 24 GB RAM and 1 TB storage at $1,499.99
Both devices come with alternate configurations differing in terms of available storage and/or RAM, with other specifications remaining entirely unchanged.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ROG Phone 8 Pro cameras compared
Both phones possess impressive front and back cameras. However, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a much higher resolution thanks to its 200-megapixel lens, which should be able to take clearer photos while zooming in.
Coupled with Samsung's tried and tested image processing capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra should be far superior in the camera section when compared to the ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Is the Samsung S24 Ultra better than the ROG Phone 8 Pro?
The winner of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs ROG Phone 8 Pro debate depends on one's preferences.
Users searching for a more gaming-focused smartphone can safely opt for the ROG Phone 8 Pro, thanks to its additional features, such as the inclusion of a headphone jack and better cooling. The device should, in theory, perform better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over sustained workloads such as emulation.
For individuals interested in an overall better product with lesser emphasis on gaming, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a much better product. In particular, its superior cameras and better software make it an easy pick over the ROG Phone 8 Pro.
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