OnePlus 16 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 67/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 16 scores 28 points higher (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 257.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 28 points (95/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.