Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 58/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
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 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 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
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 22 points (80/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.