Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. Both devices score the same overall rating of 58/100. Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,010,069).

Both devices scored the same rating of 58/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 64
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
  • Lighter: 196g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the ZTE Axon 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 58/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22+: The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S22+ ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1290942 1010069
Geekbench Single 1675 1298
Geekbench Multi 4453 3520
Display 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7"
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100
1290942 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -27.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads ZTE Axon 40 by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S22+
$999
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

Both devices scored 58/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S22+.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.