Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-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 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 309g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 106.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.