Samsung Galaxy S23 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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
- 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: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 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 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.