Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 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 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 200g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (97/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $680 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 40 by 200.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (97/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.