Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (63/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.