Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 11.0% 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.