Motorola Razr Fold vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 91
Battery 71
Portability 52
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 285g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX9
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 285 g 199 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.