Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4188
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?

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

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (72/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25+ ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
AnTuTu 3219688 1294871
Geekbench Single 3050 1662
Geekbench Multi 9700 4188
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Oled
Resolution 3120x1440 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4900 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 204 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3219688 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
70/100 -148.6%
1294871 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 148.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 40/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (72/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.