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 — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.4mm).
ASUS Zenfone 10
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 172g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 75/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; 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 S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (90/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). 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).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 2844828 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 10 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (90/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
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).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 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.