Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • 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 199g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
  • 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 41 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 3034849 1290942
Geekbench Single 2970 1675
Geekbench Multi 9490 4453
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Oled
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 163 g 199 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • 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 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3034849 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -135.1%
1290942 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 135.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

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 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.