Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 (3,119,308 vs 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1425446
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP54
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
Price $1531
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -118.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 118.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (56/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.