Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1762
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 17 points higher (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Redmi Note 9S by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (67/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.