Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 238g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 312.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.