Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Redmi 15a is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 14 points higher (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Redmi 15a by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (51/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 15a — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.