Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 271g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Performance 63
Display 78
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money 0
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 271g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2208x1768 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 65W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 271 g 199 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2208x1768
  • 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 Fold3
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 10W
38
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
48/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -10.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
$1799
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (44/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.