Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 253g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 76
Display 78
Camera 63
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 253g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1818396 1290942
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2176x1812 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 64 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 253 g 204 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -40.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 6 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 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.