Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4688
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). 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 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 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 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 146.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
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 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.