Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 218g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.