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 — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 169g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the ASUS 8z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (77/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (89/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.