Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 47/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

Performance 64
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money 4

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 9 points higher (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1135878 1010069
Geekbench Single 1500 1298
Geekbench Multi 3537 3520
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2640x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W —
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 183 g 203 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -12.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

$999

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (51/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (52/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.