{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T04:20:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 393,999 against PKR 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-10-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-11_11_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T06:15:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 87.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q1 2026 (unofficial leaks)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch / 6.82-inch (sources vary)",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Up to 185Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI / ZenUI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide 32MP 13MP OIS, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5800mAh–6000mAh (conflicting leaks)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor AirTrigger gaming controls",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2025-09_50_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 393999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T07:35:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 58.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 82.8,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q1 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7–6.9 in approx",
                    "Resolution": "1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2600 (primary region)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary)",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro",
        "margin": 16.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 98.2
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 92,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 87.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 58.3
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-10-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-pro": 82.8
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-10-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro is listed at PKR 395,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro at PKR 393,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 10 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro a 5000 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}