ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 224g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (51/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.