Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 200.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.