OnePlus 15 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 178.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.