ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
200
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Model | Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) |
Other model names | ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343 | Galaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Samsung |
Release date | 5/1/2016 | 2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/2025 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in) | 77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Titanium frame, glass front and back Back: Gorilla Armor 2 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 498 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Armor 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 15 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10) Geekbench: 9846 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 4.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20 megapixels | (quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady |
Main camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.6µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.4 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3250 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast | • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX • Stylus (S Pen) • Circle to Search |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) | Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |