Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.5mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 203g vs 214g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| 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 | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| 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 | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 248.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.