Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) 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 Wide leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.7mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Wide ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

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

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