Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 255g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 255g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1991672 1290942
Geekbench Single 2004 1675
Geekbench Multi 5311 4453
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1916x2160 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 255 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -54.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (86/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.