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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 309g).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2926532 1425446
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 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
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -105.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 105.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (91/100 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 (91/100 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.