Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 25 points higher (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Poco C85x by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 25 points (67/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.