Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (72/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26+ ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3161830 1754213
Geekbench Single 2900 2004
Geekbench Multi 9200 5311
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 190 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 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26+ and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100
3161830 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -80.2%
1754213 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (72/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra 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 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.