Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 54/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 25 points (79/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 215g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 25 points higher (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 60W 55W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 189 g
Price $2199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (67/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (61/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 25 points (79/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.