Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 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 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Honor 9A by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 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 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.