Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon 40
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)
- Better display (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 271g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (51/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.