Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,754,213); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is thinner (6.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 2 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 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1754213

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1818396 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311 5311
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2176x1812 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 253 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 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -3.7%
1754213 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (63/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (52/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.