Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 248.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.