Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 58/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).
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 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
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
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 21 points higher (79/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 60W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 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 / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
Launch 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 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
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 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

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 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.