Samsung Galaxy A05 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 346,495); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A05
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.