Samsung Galaxy S26 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 58/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 200g).
Samsung Galaxy S26
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3520
- Lighter: 162g vs 200g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 8 points higher (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2844828 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 181.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.