Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 7 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • 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 51/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 253g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1818396 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7"
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 253 g 200 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
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -80.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).

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

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?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.