Honor X9d vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 977,304).
Honor X9d
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3057
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9d (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9d and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Honor X9d by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9d (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor X9d by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.