Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2101
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Honor X9a by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.