Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.