OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,157,244).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads OnePlus 9 by 10.6% 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.