ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,754,213); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 214g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3515964
Geekbench Single 2004 3601
Geekbench Multi 5311 10686
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 60W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
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, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 172 g 214 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +50.1%
3515964 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 10
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (96/100 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (86/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (61/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.