Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,290,942).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1290942
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 7 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 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.