Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (69/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (67/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.