Comparison page

ROG Phone 9 vs Galaxy S25

ROG Phone 9 vs Galaxy S25 comes down to price, hardware priorities, and which strengths matter most to your everyday use.

Quick take: ROG Phone 9 is the stronger overall pick for most buyers, but the better choice still depends on camera needs, battery expectations, and price sensitivity.

ROG Phone 9

Galaxy S25

Winner: ROG Phone 9

ROG Phone 9

Current top-tier gaming phone with elite sustained performance and advanced gaming features.

Price: $1,099
Display: 6.78" AMOLED, 165Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery: 5800 mAh
Camera: 50MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 32MP telephoto

Galaxy S25

Current compact Android flagship with stronger performance and a versatile zoom setup.

Price: $799
Display: 6.2" AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery: 4200 mAh
Camera: 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto

Spec table

ROG Phone 9 vs Galaxy S25: spec differences

Use the difference toggle to strip away matching specs and focus on the tradeoffs that matter.

Only differences

Category	ROG Phone 9	Galaxy S25
Price	$1,099	$799
Display	6.78" AMOLED, 165Hz	6.2" AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery	5800 mAh	4200 mAh
Camera	50MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 32MP telephoto	50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB
Performance score	9.9	9.3
Camera score	8.0	8.9
Battery score	9.4	8.5
Value score	7.7	8.3

Your priorities

Which phone wins for your own priorities?

Not everyone values camera, battery, performance, and price the same way. Adjust the weights and see the result change.

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Recommendation

ROG Phone 9

With your current weighting, ROG Phone 9 edges out Galaxy S25 based on the categories you emphasized most.

ROG Phone 9: 35.0Galaxy S25: 35.0

Buying guide

ROG Phone 9 vs Galaxy S25: detailed comparison

Main differences

ROG Phone 9 and Galaxy S25 target slightly different priorities, which is why the better pick depends on whether you care more about performance, battery, cameras, value, or software preference.

Buying advice

Use this comparison to identify which phone better fits your budget, preferred software experience, and the features you care about most.

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FAQ

ROG Phone 9 vs Galaxy S25 FAQ

Which is better, ROG Phone 9 or Galaxy S25?

The better choice depends on your priorities, but this page highlights the winner in performance, battery, camera, and overall value so you can decide faster.