Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 231.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.