Side-by-side technical data
Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus ROG Phone 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 391 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 240 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 621,932 | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 3.10 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 171 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.9 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, AMOLED, HDR10+, 144Hz, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Color LED Notifications, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B38, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G CDMA BC0 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 802.11ad | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.74 W/kg | 0.72 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.5 W/kg | 1.03 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | ROG Phone 3 | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ASUS_I003D, ZS661KS, I003DD, I003D | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS |
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