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.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 200g

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Samsung Galaxy A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 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 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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
32
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A05 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +65.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.