Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 215g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 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 $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (86/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

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