Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
24mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
12GB LPDDR5 |
128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
UFS 3.1 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
HDR10+ |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Model | ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM) | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B/Dual-SIM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 7/22/2020 | 1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021 |
Depth | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in) | 75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) | 227 grams (7.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.59" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 391 PPI | 516 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 650nits[typ] HDR10+ | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 657150 (v8), 727634 (v9) Geekbench: 3457 (v5.2) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/150 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0 | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9240mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady-video |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 7296x5472 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3 | • Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus ROG Phone 3 (128GB/12GB) | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body) | 0.24W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.714W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body) |