ASUS 8z vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 190g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9200 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ASUS 8z by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (54/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ASUS 8z — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.