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 (1,420,808 vs 1,135,878); 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 64
Display 78
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money 4

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: 1420808 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
  • 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 64/100)
  • 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 64/100). 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 1135878 1420808
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 3537 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
Launch 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/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
1135878 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +20.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 64/100).

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 64/100).

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.