Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 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 (3,382,020 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 234.8% 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (74/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.