Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 41/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 515,647).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Performance 40
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 55
Value for money 42

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money —

What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1736
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 15 points higher (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M3 Pro 5G ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 515647 1010069
Geekbench Single 690 1298
Geekbench Multi 1736 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W —
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB —
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $200 —

Camera comparison

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
41/100
515647 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +48.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M3 Pro 5G

$200

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.