Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 253g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.