Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1963
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.