Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for…

Asus

Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

11categories won

2 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate. Choose the ROG Phone 10 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 10 Ultimate

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 10 Ultimate vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.78"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2448	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	—	498 ppi
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	4500 nitsWinner	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	3x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	6,500 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	60 W
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	228 g	214 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 10 Ultimate, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	ROG Phone 10 Ultimate	Galaxy S26 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,399	$1,299Winner