Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 9 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 38

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
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 refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 253g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). 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 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). 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 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 ZTE Axon 41 5G
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" Amoled
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 —
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 253 g 203 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 41 5G

  • 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 41 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -80.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

$1799

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

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 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

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 41 5G?

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 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.