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; launch prices were $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (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 (2,827,538 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 1757044 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 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 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).
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.