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 — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 10 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 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: 2827538 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 172g
- Higher performance (89/100 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 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 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 — 62/100; 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 is a bit better (89/100 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 | 2827538 | |
| 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 40.4% 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 is a bit better (89/100 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 12 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 — 74/100.
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 (89/100 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.