Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 48/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon 41 5G
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 refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 271g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 8 points higher (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 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 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (51/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.