ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 7

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 40

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 239g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1828576 1294871
Geekbench Single 2004 1662
Geekbench Multi 5311 4188
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2448x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W —
DXOMark (camera) 108 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 / ROG UI Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 239 g 199 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 7

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1828576 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -41.2%
1294871 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 7

$999

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (67/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.