Samsung Galaxy S26 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 (2,827,538 vs 1,420,808); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4688
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 99.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.