ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,684,922); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 172g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 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 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (89/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (77/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (89/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 10 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.