Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 255g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 6 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

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 52/100). 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: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1991672 1294871
Geekbench Single 2004 1662
Geekbench Multi 5311 4188
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 65W
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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 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
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP 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

  • 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

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

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -53.8%
1294871 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 53.8% 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 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 52/100).

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?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 6 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?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

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

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

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

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).

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

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