Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.