Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-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); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 67/100). 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 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 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 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 167.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 67/100).
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 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
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 41 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.