OnePlus 15s vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The OnePlus 15s (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 OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the OnePlus 15s scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The OnePlus 15s 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.