Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 48/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 560,883).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 43
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 71
Portability 49
Value for money 74
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 560883
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2014
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 8 points higher (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Neo ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 560883 1010069
Geekbench Single 727 1298
Geekbench Multi 2014 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 210 g 203 g
Launch price $140
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
48/100
560883 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +44.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (61/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.