Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 271g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition 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 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.