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 — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-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 (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- 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 23 points higher (70/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
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 23 points (70/100 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 — 70/100.
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).
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.