ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8

Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power 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 8 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 2313311 1294871
Geekbench Single 2203 1662
Geekbench Multi 6511 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 199 g
Launch price $1099 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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 8

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2313311 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -78.7%
1294871 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8

$1099

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.