Redmi 15a vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Redmi 15a by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.