Poco F5 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,260,756 vs 1,010,069); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1260756 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1654 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 203g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Poco F5 scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F5 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F5 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F5 leads on performance (67/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.