Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 1,290,942).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 204g vs 218g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2787981 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 116.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.