ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra

Sleek matte glass back with ultra-narrow bezels and IP68 water resistance. The rare 3.5mm headphone jack is a welcome differentiator. However, the design is nearly identical to the Zenfone 11 Ultra, and the large 6.78-inch form factor disappointed fans of ASUS's formerly compact Zenfone line.

• Retains the rare 3.5mm headphone jack — almost unique among 2025 flagships
• IP68 water resistance with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and sleek matte glass back
• Nearly identical design to the Zenfone 11 Ultra — barely iterative year-over-year
• No charger included in the box despite the premium EUR 1,099 price

Samsung Galaxy S26+

The S26+ adopts a more "Ultra-like" design with less rounded corners for a unified family look. The Armor Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection are solid. At ~7.3mm thin and ~190g, it's comfortable to hold.

• The more angular design brings it closer to the Ultra aesthetic — Samsung is creating a more unified design language across the S26 family