Google Pixel 7a vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,126,520).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Google Pixel 7a by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (52/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.