Samsung Galaxy A50 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 31/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 27 points (58/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 22
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money 2
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 200g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 352871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1021
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 27 points higher (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 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 A50 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Exynos 9610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 352871 1010069
Geekbench Single 370 1298
Geekbench Multi 1021 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 25 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 166 g 200 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
22
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A50 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Exynos 9610
31/100
352871 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +65.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (61/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (73/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (51/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (52/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 27 points (58/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.