Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.