Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,787,981 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2787981 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2787981 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 116.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.