Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 20 points (67/100 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 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 199g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1119714 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2640x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 183 g 199 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +13.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (67/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 54/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

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

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