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).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3034849 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -200.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 200.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.