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 — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
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 5 points higher (70/100 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 68/100). 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| 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
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
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 5 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 — 70/100.
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 68/100).
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.