Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 607,137).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1963
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (69/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 607137 1290942
Geekbench Single 952 1675
Geekbench Multi 1963 4453
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1116x2480
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 192 g 204 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100
607137 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +53.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (69/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (69/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.