Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3520
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161126 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ZTE Axon 40 by 213.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.