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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-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 (2,844,828 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 36
Value for money 54
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 162g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 54/100, 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 is a bit better (90/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100). 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).

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra: The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2342433 2844828
Geekbench Single 2205 2880
Geekbench Multi 7192 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
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100 +17.7%
2844828 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
$899
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799

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 (90/100 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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100).

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 ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 5 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 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 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.