Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 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 Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 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 Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 3520 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 203.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 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 Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.