Samsung Galaxy S26 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,844,828 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2844828 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S26 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 2600 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2844828 1754213
Geekbench Single 2880 2004
Geekbench Multi 9100 5311
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 162 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100
2844828 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -62.2%
1754213 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.