Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,010,069); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 207g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.