Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1963
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 47/100). 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 M17 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 607137 1290942
Geekbench Single 952 1675
Geekbench Multi 1963 4453
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
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 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 M17
  • 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 M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100
607137 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +53.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
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 M17 (69/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (67/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (69/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.