Sony Xperia 1 VII vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (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 Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 131.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII 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.