Samsung Galaxy A05 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 33/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 346,495); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A05
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (61/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (73/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.