Samsung Galaxy A01 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 18/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 193,115); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 40 points (58/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A01
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 20
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A01 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 200g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A01 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 40 points higher (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy A01: The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A01 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Snapdragon 439 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 193115 1010069
Geekbench Single 199 1298
Geekbench Multi 795 3520
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 146 g 200 g
Launch price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A01 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A01 Snapdragon 439
18/100
193115 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +80.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A01
$110
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (61/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (73/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (52/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A01 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 40 points (58/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A01 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy A01 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A01 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A01 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A01 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.