Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 309g

  • Better display (73/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 11 points higher (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (53/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 2926532 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7"
Resolution 2160x1584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 309 g 200 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (53/100 vs 20/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).

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

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