Nubia Z50 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 228g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.