Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1826
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (51/100 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 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 39.9% 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 M17 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (51/100 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 (69/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.