Oppo Reno5 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Oppo Reno5 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 49/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 5G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 5G is noticeably lighter (172g vs 203g).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Oppo Reno5 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 5G
Performance 44
Display 69
Camera 48
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 5G better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 203g

  • Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 7 points higher (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Oppo Reno5 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (77/100 vs 41/100).

Oppo Reno5 5G: The Oppo Reno5 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno5 5G ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 597974 1010069
Geekbench Single 799 1298
Geekbench Multi 1836 3520
Display 6.4" OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 750 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 172 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno5 5G and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno5 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
49/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Oppo Reno5 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Oppo Reno5 5G are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (77/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Oppo Reno5 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Oppo Reno5 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 5G over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Oppo Reno5 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.