Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 204g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (97/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 135.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra (97/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.