Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26+
ZTE V40 Pro
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.