Honor X80i vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X80i
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (57/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (57/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (57/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (57/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (57/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.