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 (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); 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 64
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money 4

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
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: 1294871 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
  • 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). 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 1135878 1294871
Geekbench Single 1500 1662
Geekbench Multi 3537 4188
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
Launch 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
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +12.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

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).

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.