ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 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 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (93/100 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 154.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (93/100 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 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (67/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.