Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 203g).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 8
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 203g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 46/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 173 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for everyday use.