Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 30S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 214g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 248.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.