Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- 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 S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE S30 by 583.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (51/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.