Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 54
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3520
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3065623 1010069
Geekbench Single 2910 1298
Geekbench Multi 9174 3520
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -203.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 203.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.