Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 67/100). 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $2199 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 67/100).
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).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.