Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 58/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?

  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 309g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 11 points higher (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2926532 1010069
Geekbench Single 3013 1298
Geekbench Multi 9287 3520
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2160x1584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 309 g 199 g
Launch price $2899 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -189.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 189.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (52/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

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