Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-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 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (51/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.