Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 271g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Performance 63
Display 78
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?

  • Overall rating 48/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 271g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (50/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1119714 1425446
Geekbench Single 1488 1761
Geekbench Multi 3373 4688
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 80W
Wireless charging 10W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 271 g 199 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2208x1768
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
48/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +21.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
$1799
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (86/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (50/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.