Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 40
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 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 40 by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.