Oppo Reno5 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Oppo Reno5 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 49/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 5G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 5G is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 5G
Performance 44
Display 69
Camera 48
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 5G better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 199g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 18 points higher (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 54/100).

Oppo Reno5 5G: The Oppo Reno5 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno5 5G ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 597974 1290942
Geekbench Single 799 1675
Geekbench Multi 1836 4453
Display 6.4" OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 750 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 172 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 5G
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Oppo Reno5 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
49/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +53.7%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Oppo Reno5 5G by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (69/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (67/100 vs 48/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 54/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Oppo Reno5 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).

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

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