Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 (3,161,830 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3161830 1010069
Geekbench Single 2900 1298
Geekbench Multi 9200 3520
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -213.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 213.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.