Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (69/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Honor 9A by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (69/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (80/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.