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 (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- 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 (64/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 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
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (64/100 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.