Poco F5 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 4188
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1654
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F5 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Poco F5 by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F5 (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Poco F5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.