ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,444,132); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 125); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6511
- Lighter: 162g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, 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 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (89/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (77/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (89/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.