Realme GT7 (China) vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,010,069); the Realme GT7 (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 2835794 1010069
Geekbench Single 2729 1298
Geekbench Multi 8430 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 203 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -180.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.