Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.