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; launch prices were $699 and $1299. 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 (3,463,142 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1684922
- 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). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 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 / ZenUI | 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 | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $600 cheaper at launch.
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.