Samsung Galaxy S23 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.