Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 58/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 20 points higher (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (67/100 vs 51/100). 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 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 8.5 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 242.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (67/100 vs 51/100).
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 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 20 points (78/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.