Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 45/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A17

Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2047
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 22 points higher (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 554590 1294871
Geekbench Single 727 1662
Geekbench Multi 2047 4188
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP —
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $147 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
554590 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +57.2%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A17

$147

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.