Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (56/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.