Google Pixel 5 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 5

Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 49
Battery 31
Portability 84
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

What makes Google Pixel 5 better?

  • Lighter: 151g vs 199g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4080 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 5 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 597974 1294871
Geekbench Single 799 1662
Geekbench Multi 1836 4188
Display 6.0" OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W —
Wireless charging 12W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 109 —
Main camera 2 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP —
RAM 8GB —
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 151 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 5

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 5

  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 5

  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 12W
31
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 5 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
48/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +53.8%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Google Pixel 5 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (68/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (67/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (52/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.