ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 62/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
ASUS Zenfone 10
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 17 points higher (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2787981 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9760 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (56/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.