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 74/100 (a 1-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 (3,247,013 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, 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 ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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) | — | 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 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 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 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 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
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 1 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 56/100).
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.