Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 1,425,446); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4688
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 121.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.