Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. 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 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 167.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
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 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.