HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the HMD Skyline scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads HMD Skyline by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (75/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The HMD Skyline edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.