Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 204g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1119714 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 183 g 204 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +13.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (86/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.