Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 22 points higher (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.