Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 514,398).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 41
Display 68
Camera 45
Battery 39
Portability 61
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 200g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 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 A52 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 514398 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 1762 3520
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 200 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +49.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.