Sony Xperia 1 IV vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.