Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 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 76/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 97.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.