ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,844,828); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2844828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better portability (89/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 62/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 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 12 Ultra (89/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 2844828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 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 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 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
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 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 12 Ultra (89/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.