Redmi A5 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 25/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 195,539).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 42 points higher (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (69/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A5 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 195539 1290942
Geekbench Single 189 1675
Geekbench Multi 781 4453
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +84.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Redmi A5 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (69/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.