Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 607,137).
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1963
- Faster charging: 65W 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)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 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 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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 | — |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (86/100 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 Ultra (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.