Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4688
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3065623 1425446
Geekbench Single 2910 1761
Geekbench Multi 9174 4688
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 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP54
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -115.1%
1425446 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 115.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (56/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 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 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 76/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.