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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-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 (3,515,964 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 75/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (86/100 vs 57/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1754213 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 100.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 75/100).
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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (86/100 vs 57/100).
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).
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 17 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 — 67/100.
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 57/100).
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 75/100).
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.