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 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
ZTE Axon 40
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 517460
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 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
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 48.8% 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 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 ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.