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 — 79/100 vs 58/100 (a 21-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 21 points higher (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2787981 | 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 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
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
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
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 176.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 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).
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 21 points (79/100 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 79/100, 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 (91/100 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.