Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,010,069); the Poco X8 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.5mm).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 203g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $389 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.