Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,010,069); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3219688 1010069
Geekbench Single 3050 1298
Geekbench Multi 9700 3520
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 3120x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -218.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 218.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (72/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.